In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
UNWARILY
unwarily
(adverb) without heed or caution
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
unwarily (comparative more unwarily, superlative most unwarily)
In an unwary manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Un*wa"ri*ly, adv.
Definition: In an unwary manner.
UNWARY
Un*wa"ry, a. Etym: [Cf. Unware.]
1. Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.
2. Unexpected; unforeseen; unware. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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