In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
JANKERS
Etymology
Noun
jankers (uncountable)
(British military slang) A form of military punishment which involves being confined to barracks, performing tedious and often pointless tasks, and being subjected to frequent uniform inspections.
Coordinate terms: CB, fatigues
(British military slang) Defaulters' drill.
Noun
jankers
plural of janker
Source: Wiktionary
JANKER
Jan"ker, n.
Definition: A long pole on two wheels, used in hauling logs. [Scot.] Jamieson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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