In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
POLKAING
Verb
polkaing
present participle of polka
Source: Wiktionary
POLKA
Pol"ka, n. Etym: [Pol. Polka a Polish woman: cf. F. & G. polka.]
1. A dance of Polish origin, but now common everywhere. It is performed by two persons in common time.
2. (Mus.)
Definition: A lively Bohemian or Polish dance tune in 2-4 measure, with the third quaver accented. Polka jacket, a kind of knit jacket worn by women.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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