In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
SINGLEACTING
Sin"gle-act`ing, a.
Definition: Having simplicity of action; especially (Mach.), acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; -- said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SALAD
(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
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