In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
NEBBISH
nebbish, nebbech
(noun) (Yiddish) a timid unfortunate simpleton
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nebbish (plural nebbishes)
One who is fearful and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.
Source: Wiktionary
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