In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CAMPHORATING
Verb
camphorating
present participle of camphorate
Source: Wiktionary
CAMPHORATE
Cam"phor*ate, v. t.
Definition: To impregnate or treat with camphor.
Cam"phor*ate, n. Etym: [Cf. F. camphorate.] (Chem.)
Definition: A salt of camphoric acid.
Cam"phor*ate, Cam"por*a`ted,
Definition: Combined or impregnated with camphor. Camphorated oil, an oleaginous preparation containing camphor, much used as an embrocation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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