In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
TITTUPPY
Etymology
Adjective
tittuppy (comparative more tittuppy, superlative most tittuppy)
Given to tittuping; lively; prancing.
shaky; unsteady
Break down! Oh! Lord! Did you ever see such a little tittuppy thing in your life? There is not a sound piece of iron about it. The wheels have been fairly worn out these ten years at least—and as for the body!
Source: Wiktionary
Tit"tup*py, a.
Definition: Given to tittuping; gay; lively; prancing; also, shaky; unsteady.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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