In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
OVERAWING
Verb
overawing
present participle of overawe
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OVERAWE
O`ver*awe", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overawed; p. pr. & vb. n. Overawing.]
Definition: To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear. The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror of his sword. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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