In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Or*nate", a. Etym: [L. ornatus, p. p. of ornare to adorn.]
1. Adorned; decorated; beautiful. "So bedecked, ornate, and gay." Milton.
2. Finely finished, as a style of composition. A graceful and ornate rhetoric. Milton.
Or*nate", v. t.
Definition: To adorn; to honor. [R.] They may ornate and sanctify the name of God. Latimer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.