English Explanatory Dictionary

Abbot of Misrule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One elected to preside over the Christmas revelry in noble households and elsewhere in England during the 15th and 16th century; Lord of Misrule.

Word forms

Abbot of Misrule Abbots of Misrule

Etymology

From Middle English abbot of mysreule.

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