In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PYROPHORIC
Etymology
Adjective
pyrophoric
spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state
producing sparks, especially by friction
(fire investigation) Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.
Source: Wiktionary
Pyr`o*phor"ic, Py*roph"o*rous, a. Etym: [Pyro- + Gr.
Definition: Light-producing; of or pertaining to pyrophorus. Pyrophoric iron (Chem.), finely reduced iron, which ignites spontaneously on contact with air.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FRISK
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
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