英语词汇“skimmington”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

skimmington

/ˈskɪmɪŋtən

noun historical

A procession made through a village intended to bring ridicule on and make an example of a nagging wife or an unfaithful husband.Athough skimmingtons and charivaris differed from place to place, they all contained similar elements....

I think it's high time we bring back the skimmington ride, this time with a bluesy rock n’ roll beat.
Other marital irregularities in Burbage at later periods gave cause for skimmingtons, which are recorded in 1625 and 1835.

Phrases

ride skimmington

Origin

Early 17th century: perhaps from skimming ladle, used as a thrashing instrument during the procession.

单词	skimmington
释义	skimmington /ˈskɪmɪŋtən / noun historical A procession made through a village intended to bring ridicule on and make an example of a nagging wife or an unfaithful husband.Athough skimmingtons and charivaris differed from place to place, they all contained similar elements.... I think it's high time we bring back the skimmington ride, this time with a bluesy rock n’ roll beat. Other marital irregularities in Burbage at later periods gave cause for skimmingtons, which are recorded in 1625 and 1835. Phrases ride skimmington Origin Early 17th century: perhaps from skimming ladle, used as a thrashing instrument during the procession.
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