In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
TUNABLY
Etymology
Adverb
tunably (comparative more tunably, superlative most tunably)
In a tunable manner; tunefully.
Source: Wiktionary
TUNABLE
Tun"a*ble, a.
Definition: Capable of being tuned, or made harmonious; hence, harmonious; musical; tuneful.
– Tun"a*ble*ness, n.
– Tun"a*bly, adv. And tunable as sylvan pipe or song. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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