In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
OBSOLETES
Verb
obsoletes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of obsolete
Source: Wiktionary
OBSOLETE
Ob"so*lete, a. Etym: [L. obsoletus, p.p. of obsolescere. See Obsolescent.]
1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances.
2. (Biol.)
Definition: Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
Syn.
– Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; neglected. See Ancient.
Ob"so*lete, v. i.
Definition: To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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