In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Sem`i*di*aph"a*nous, a.
Definition: Half or imperfectly transparent; translucent. Woodward.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 May 2024
(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.