Country Matters Edit Meaning

1.

old slang term for sexual relations

The prostitute had some country matters to tend to.

See sexual relations, sex

2.

old slang term for sexual relations.

I write separately only because it would be a shame to not quote Shakespeare on this one.

Hamlet: Lady, shall I lie in your lap?

Ophelia: No, my lord.

Hamlet: I mean my head upon your lap.

Ophelia: Aye, my lord.

Hamlet: Or did you think I meant country matters?

Ophelia: I think nothing, my lord.

Hamlet: That's a fair thought, to lie between maid's legs.

See maid, lap, hamlet, ophelia