skimmington en · NOUN
Meanings
- (obsolete) A person impersonating his/her offending spouse in a procession with the aim of ridicule.
- (obsolete) A ludicrous procession for the purpose of ridiculing a person's offending spouse.
- (obsolete) A cuckold.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| skimmity-ride | alternative | lexicographic | |
| skimitry | alternative | lexicographic | |
| skimmingtons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |