In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DEERSTALKER
deerstalker
(noun) a tight-fitting hat with visors front and back; formerly worn by hunters
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
deerstalker (plural deerstalkers)
One who takes part in deer stalking.
Alternative form of deerstalker hat
Source: Wiktionary
Deer"stalk`er, n.
Definition: One who practices deerstalking.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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