In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
MUNIMENTS
muniments
(noun) deeds and other documentary evidence of title to land
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
muniments
(obsolete) plural of muniment
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MUNIMENT
Mu"ni*ment, n. Etym: [L. munimentum, fr. munire to fortify. See Munition.]
1. The act of supporting or defending. [Obs.]
2. That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means of defense; munition; assistance. "Other muniments and petty helps." Shak.
3. (Law)
Definition: A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is enabled to defend the title to his estate; title deeds and papers. Blount. Muniment house or room, that room in a cathedral, castle, or other public building, which is used for keeping the records, charters, seals, deeds, and the like. Gwilt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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