In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PINAFORE
jumper, pinafore, pinny
(noun) a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pinafore (plural pinafores)
A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes. Most often worn by young girls as an overdress.
Source: Wiktionary
Pin"a*fore`, n. Etym: [Pin + afore.]
Definition: An apron for a child to protect the front part of dress; a tier.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNSEASONED
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