In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
cookmaids
plural of cookmaid
Source: Wiktionary
Cook"maid`, n.
Definition: A female servant or maid who dresses provisions and assists the cook.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 October 2024
(noun) mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.