Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—F

Fatima

The last of Bluebeard's wives, who was saved from death by the timely arrival of her brother with a party of friends. Mahomet's favourite daughter was called Fatima.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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