In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ENCHANTRESS
enchantress, witch
(noun) a female sorcerer or magician
enchantress, temptress, siren, Delilah, femme fatale
(noun) a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
enchantress
A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.
A femme fatale.
Synonyms
• (alluring witch): siren, sorceress
• (beautiful woman): See Thesaurus:beautiful woman
• (femme fatale): See Thesaurus:vamp
Source: Wiktionary
En*chant"ress, n. Etym: [Cf. F. enchanteresse.]
Definition: A woman versed in magical arts; a sorceress; also, a woman who fascinates. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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