In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
SUFI
Sufi
(adjective) of or relating to the Sufis or to Sufism
Sufi
(noun) a Muslim who represents the mystical dimension of Islam; a Muslim who seeks direct experience of Allah; mainly in Iran
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Su"fi, n. Etym: [From the name of a dynasty of Persian kings, Safi, Safavi; said to come from name Safi-ud-din of an ancestor of the family, confused with s pious.]
Definition: A title or surname of the king of Persia.
Su"fi, n. Etym: [Ar. & Per. s, wise, pious, devout.]
Definition: One of a certain order of religious men in Persia. [Written also sofi.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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