In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
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VERVE
Verve, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: Excitement of imagination such as animates a poet, artist, or musician, in composing or performing; rapture; enthusiasm; spirit; energy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AGITATION
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
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