In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
SACRAMENTALLY
Etymology
Adverb
sacramentally (comparative more sacramentally, superlative most sacramentally)
In a sacramental manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Sac`ra*men"tal*ly, adv.
Definition: In a sacrament manner.
SACRAMENTAL
Sac`ra*men"tal, a. Etym: [L. sacramentalis: cf. F. sacramental, sacramentel.]
1. Of or pertaining to a sacrament or the sacraments; of the nature of a sacrament; sacredly or solemny binding; as, sacramental rites or elements.
2. Bound by a sacrament. The sacramental host of God's elect. Cowper.
Sac`ra*men"tal, n.
Definition: That which relates to a sacrament. Bp. Morton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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