In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DAMASSE
Da*mas*sé", a. Etym: [F. damassé, fr. damas. See Damask.]
Definition: Woven like damask.
– n.
Definition: A damassé fabric, esp. one of linen.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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