In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
qadi
(noun) an Islamic judge
Source: WordNet® 3.1
qadi (plural qadis)
(Islam, law) A civil judge in certain Islamic countries. [from 16th c.]
• qaid
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3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.