In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PROFACE
Etymology
Interjection
proface
(obsolete) A familiar salutation or welcome offered by a host before a meal or drinks are served.
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Source: Wiktionary
Pro"face, interj. Etym: [OF. prou face, prou fasse; prou profit + faire to make, do.]
Definition: Much good may it do you! -- a familiar salutation or welcome. [Obs.] Master page, good master page, sit. Proface! Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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