In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
scooting
present participle of scoot
Source: Wiktionary
Scoot, v. i.
Definition: To walk fast; to go quickly; to run hastily away. [Colloq. & Humorous, U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 November 2024
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.