In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PREGAME
Etymology
Noun
pregame (plural pregames)
A social gathering of several friends who get together to drink before going out to a party or a sports game. The goal of pre-gaming is to "get a buzz" before going out for the night.
A television show preceding a sports game wherein commentators discuss that game.
Adjective
pregame (not comparable)
Taking place before, or in preparation for, a sporting event.
Verb
pregame (third-person singular simple present pregames, present participle pregaming, simple past and past participle pregamed)
(slang) To consume alcohol prior to an event.
Source: Wiktionary
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