In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PAPHIAN
Etymology
Adjective
Paphian (not comparable)
(literary) Pertaining to love or sexual desire, especially when illicit. [from 16th c.]
Of or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus. [from 16th c.]
Noun
Paphian (plural Paphians)
(literary) A prostitute.
A resident of Paphos.
Source: Wiktionary
Pa"phi*an, a. Etym: [L. Paphius, Gr.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus, having a celebrated temple of Venus; hence, pertaining to Venus, or her rites.
Pa"phi*an
Definition: , n. A native or inhabitant of Paphos.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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