cuck·ing stool
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Definition of cucking stool
: a chair formerly used for punishing offenders (such as dishonest tradesmen) by public exposure or ducking in water
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“Cucking stool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cucking%20stool. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of cucking stool was in the 12th century
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