In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PARTHIAN
Parthian
(adjective) pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture; “Parthian archeology”
Parthian
(noun) the Iranian language spoken in the Parthian kingdom (250 BC to AD 226)
Parthian
(noun) a native or inhabitant of Parthia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Par"thi*an, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia.
– n.
Definition: A native Parthia. Parthian arrow, an arrow discharged at an enemy when retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient Parthians; hence, a parting shot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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