In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
motet
(noun) an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century
Source: WordNet® 3.1
motet (plural motets)
A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
• motte, totem
Source: Wiktionary
Mo*tet", n. Etym: [F., a dim. of mot word; cf. It. mottetto, dim. of motto word, device. See Mot, Motto.] (Mus.)
Definition: A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.