Skeffington's daughter en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Leonard Skeffington.
Meanings
- (historical) An old instrument of torture, a metal A-frame that compressed the body so as to force blood from the nose and ears.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skeffington's daughters | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Skevington's daughter | alternative | lexicographic | |
| scavenger's daughter | alternative | lexicographic |
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