English Explanatory Dictionary

Skeffington's daughter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An old instrument of torture, a metal A-frame that compressed the body so as to force blood from the nose and ears.

Word forms

Skeffington's daughter Skeffington's daughters scavenger's daughter Skevington's daughter

Etymology

Named after Leonard Skeffington.

Related words

Duke of Exeter's daughter

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