In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PRIEDIEU
Etymology
Noun
priedieu (plural priedieus or priedieux)
A kneeling desk for prayers.
Source: Wiktionary
Prie`dieu", n. Etym: [F., literally, pray God.]
Definition: A kneeling desk for prayers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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