skimmington

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Definitions of skimmington word

noun skimmington (in rural Britain, formerly) the custom of forming a mock procession to ridicule an unfaithful spouse 0
noun skimmington (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A person impersonating his/her offending spouse in a procession with the aim of ridicule. 0
noun skimmington (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A ludicrous procession for the purpose of ridiculing (a person's offending spouse). 0
noun skimmington (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A cuckold. 0

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skimmington popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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