In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Oc`u*li*form, a. Etym: [L. oculus the eye + form: cf.F. oculiforme.]
Definition: In the form of an eye; resembling an eye; as, an oculiform pebble.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 November 2024
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.