In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
quick, speedy
(adjective) accomplished rapidly and without delay; “was quick to make friends”; “his quick reaction prevented an accident”; “hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem”; “a speedy recovery”; “he has a right to a speedy trial”
rapid, speedy
(adjective) characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed; “a rapid movement”; “a speedy car”; “a speedy errand boy”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
speedier
comparative form of speedy
Source: Wiktionary
Speed"y, a. [Compar. Speedier; superl. Speediest.] Etym: [AS. sp.]
Definition: Not dilatory or slow; quick; swift; nimble; hasty; rapid in motion or performance; as, a speedy flight; on speedy foot. I will wish her speedy strength. Shak. Darts, which not the good could shun, The speedy ould outfly. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 January 2025
(verb) rise again; “His need for a meal resurged”; “The candidate resurged after leaving politics for several years”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.