In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
unhelming
present participle of unhelm
Source: Wiktionary
Un*helm", v. t. Etym: [1 st pref. un- + helm.]
Definition: To deprive of the helm or helmet. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.