In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
standover (plural standovers)
the height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle; should be less than the height above ground of the rider's groin
standover (not comparable)
using intimidation or threat of force to coerce others into submission or compliance. e.g. "standover tactics" or "standover man".
• overstand
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6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.