CUCKING STOOL


Meaning of CUCKING STOOL in English

Pronunciation: ' k ə -ki ŋ -

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English cucking stol, literally, defecating chair

Date: 12th century

: a chair formerly used for punishing offenders (as dishonest tradesmen) by public exposure or ducking in water

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