In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
NEARNESS
nearness, closeness
(noun) the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; “the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nearness (usually uncountable, plural nearnesses)
The state of being near; closeness; intimacy.
Stinginess.
Synonyms
• closeness
• proximity
Antonyms
• distantness
• remoteness
Anagrams
• ensnares
Source: Wiktionary
Near"ness, n.
Definition: The state or quality of being near; -- used in the various senses of the adjective.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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