In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
SALICYLIDE
Sal"i*cyl`ide, n. Etym: [Salicylic + anhydride.] (Chem.)
Definition: A white crystalline substance obtained by dehydration of salicylic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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