In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
SAMARITANS
Noun
Samaritans
plural of Samaritan
Proper noun
Samaritans
(UK) A telephone helpline providing support to those at risk of suicide.
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• Sarmatians
Noun
samaritans
plural of samaritan
Anagrams
• Sarmatians
Source: Wiktionary
SAMARITAN
Sa*mar"i*tan, a. Etym: [L. Samaritanus.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to Samaria, in Palestine.
– n.
Definition: A native or inhabitant of Samaria; also, the language of Samaria.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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