In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
UNMERCIFULLY
mercilessly, pitilessly, unmercifully, remorselessly
(adverb) without pity; in a merciless manner; “he was mercilessly trounced by his opponent in the House”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
unmercifully (comparative more unmercifully, superlative most unmercifully)
In an unmerciful manner.
Source: Wiktionary
UNMERCIFUL
Un*mer"ci*ful, a.
Definition: Not merciful; indisposed to mercy or grace; cruel; inhuman; merciless; unkind.
– Un*mer"ci*ful*ly, adv.
– Un*mer"ci*ful*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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