In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
OVERTHWARTLY
O`ver*thwart"ly, adv.
Definition: In an overthwart manner;across; also, perversely. [Obs.] Peacham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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