: a chair formerly used for punishing offenders (such as dishonest tradesmen) by public exposure or ducking in water
Word History
Etymology
Middle English cucking stol, literally, defecating chair
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of cucking stool was
in the 12th century
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“Cucking stool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cucking%20stool. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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