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Exploring the Origins and Evolutions of 'Muff'
The chapter humorously delves into the historical and linguistic origins of the term 'Muff', exploring its various meanings from a hand warmer in the 1590s to its association with a woman's vulva. The conversation spans from muff warmers and defunct devices like mannequin coat warmers to amusing anecdotes from a 19th-century book about women's accessories. It concludes with mentions of historical items related to 'muff', including muff chains and muff pistols, alongside references to locations like Spunkane and Muff.
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