In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PENETRABLY
Etymology
Adverb
penetrably (comparative more penetrably, superlative most penetrably)
In a penetrable way.
Source: Wiktionary
PENETRABLE
Pen"e*tra*ble, a. Etym: [L. penetrabilus: cf. F. pénétrable.]
Definition: Capable of being penetrated, entered, or pierced. Used also figuratively. And pierce his only penetrable part. Dryden. I am not made of stones, But penetrable to your kind entreats. Shak.
– Pen"e*tra*ble*ness, n.
– Pen"e*tra*bly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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