In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
SHYLY
shyly, timidly, bashfully
(adverb) in a shy or timid or bashful manner; “he smiled shyly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
shyly (comparative more shyly, superlative most shyly)
In a shy manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Shy"ly, adv.
Definition: In a shy or timid manner; not familiarly; with reserve. [Written also shily.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THOUGHTFULLY
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
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