In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CHEMISETTE
Etymology
Noun
chemisette (plural chemisettes)
An item of women's clothing, popular in the 1860s and 1870s, worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment.
Source: Wiktionary
Chem`i*sette", n.Etym: [F., dim. of chemise.]
Definition: An under-garment, worn by women, usually covering the neck, shoulders, and breast.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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