In Colonial New England there were many instances of women getting married in the nude or in their underwear. Why? According to an old English tradition, if a woman married "in the shift on the king's highway," her husband would not be responsible for her prenuptial debts. To preserve decency, these marriages were often performed at night - but not always. There were some couples who found they could comply with tradition and still be discreet during the daylight. In one case a couple got married while the woman stood naked in a closet, with only her hand showing. It is not known whether or not creditors generally accepted the tradition.
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