2007-01-26 19:33:29 · 5 answers · asked by syrious 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
No idea......will get it soon
2007-01-26 19:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by chakaleri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term "on the rag" came from the early biblical times where the women used strips of old clothes as their feminine products.
2007-01-27 03:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crossing the American prairie? Is that why they called it the old chisholm trail?
2007-01-27 10:34:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
They used rolled up cotton and/or folded fabric (like rags) I believe...
Taken from Wikipedia....
"Menstrual pads have been mentioned as early as the 10th century... Through the ages women have used different forms of menstrual protection. The Museum of menstruation has articles and photos of some early forms of menstrual protection. Including among other things, knitted pads, and menstrual aprons. Women often used strips of folded old cloth (rags) to catch their menstrual blood, which is why the term "rags" was used to refer to menstruation."
Hope this helps...
:)
T.
2007-01-27 03:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by Theophania 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
bundled up horse hair, they called them "Hair Toys"
2007-01-27 03:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by graphix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋