English Explanatory Dictionary

Duke of Exeter's daughter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The rack (torture device).

Word forms

Duke of Exeter's daughter the Duke of Exeter's daughter

Etymology

After Henry Holland, 3rd Duke of Exeter, who served as constable of the Tower of London during the period when the rack was in use there.

Related words

Skeffington's daughter
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