cucking stool

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wooden bench with holes or gaps used for public punishment in medieval Europe, especially for women.

  - "The cucking stool was used to punish women for gossiping."
  - "The cucking stool was a symbol of medieval justice."

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Variants

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cucking stool , cucking stools

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'cucking stool' is believed to come from the Old English word 'cucke,' meaning 'duck,' and the Old Norse word 'stol,' meaning 'seat.' It may have derived from the practice of ducking the offender in water before placing them on the bench.

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Trivia

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1. The cucking stool was often used as a form of entertainment for medieval crowds.

2. The cucking stool was sometimes used as a symbol of power and authority in medieval art and literature.

3. The cucking stool was not limited to Europe and was also used in other parts of the world, such as colonial America.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stocks: A type of punishment device consisting of a frame with holes for the feet and sometimes the hands, used to publicly humiliate offenders.

2. Pillory: A type of punishment device consisting of a frame with holes for the head and sometimes the hands, used to publicly humiliate offenders.

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Culture

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The cucking stool was a common sight in medieval European towns and was often used for petty offenses, particularly those related to gossip and scolding. It was also used as a form of public humiliation and was often accompanied by other forms of punishment, such as stocks or the pillory.

How to Memorize "cucking stool"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wooden bench with holes or gaps in it.
   - Visualize people being seated on the bench and punished for various offenses.
   - Think about the historical context and significance of the cucking stool.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cucking stool with medieval Europe and public punishment.
   - Think about the symbolism of the cucking stool as a representation of justice.
   - Associate the cucking stool with gossip and scolding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Cucking Stool: A Seat for Scolding.',
   - Use the acronym CUCK to remember the meaning: C for cuckoo, U for unusual, C for chair, K for kneeling.
   - Create a mental image of a duck sitting on a stool to remember the name.

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