In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
OFTTIMES
frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes
(adverb) many times at short intervals; “we often met over a cup of coffee”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
ofttimes (not comparable)
often; frequently
Synonyms
• oftentimes
Source: Wiktionary
Oft"times`, adv. Etym: [Oft + time. Cf. -wards.]
Definition: Frequently; often. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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