In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
REFOUNDING
Verb
refounding
present participle of refound
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REFOUND
Re*found" (r*found"), v. t. Etym: [Pref. re- + found to cast; cf. F. refondare. Cf. Refund.]
1. To found or cast anew. "Ancient bells refounded." T. Warton.
2. To found or establish again; to re
Re*found",
Definition: imp. & p. p. of Refind, v. t.
REFIND
Re*find" (r*fnd), v. t.
Definition: To find again; to get or experience again. Sandys.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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