In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Pro*sil"i*en*cy, n. Etym: [L. prosilere to leap forth.]
Definition: The act of leaping forth or forward; projection. "Such prosiliency of relief." Coleridge.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 September 2024
(noun) acting according to certain accepted standards; “their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.