In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
FONDLINGS
Noun
fondlings
plural of fondling
Source: Wiktionary
FONDLING
Fon"dling, n. Etym: [From Fondle.]
Definition: The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. Mickle.
Fond"ling, n. Etym: [Fond + -ling.]
1. A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with foolish or doting affection. Fondlings are in danger to be made fools. L'Estrange.
2. A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. [Obs.] Chapman.
FONDLE
Fon"dle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fondled; p. pr. & vb. n. Fondling.] Etym: [From Fond, v.]
Definition: To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.
Syn.- See Caress.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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