In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
OVEREAGER
overeager
(adjective) excessively eager; “overeager in his pursuit of the girl”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
overeager (comparative more overeager, superlative most overeager)
Excessively eager, anxious, or excited.
Source: Wiktionary
O`ver*ea"ger, a.
Definition: Too eager; too impatient.
– O`ver*ea"ger*ly, adv.
– O"ver*ea"ger*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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