In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
UNSTEADILY
unsteadily, falteringly, uncertainly
(adverb) in an unsteady manner; “he walked unsteadily toward the exit”; “The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
unsteadily (comparative more unsteadily, superlative most unsteadily)
In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.
In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.
"I reckon. It's powerful fine to hear that," replied Lassiter, unsteadily.
Source: Wiktionary
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