Skeffington's daughter

English

Alternative forms

• scavenger's daughter, Skevington's daughter

Etymology

Named after Leonard Skeffington.

Noun

Skeffington's daughter (plural Skeffington's daughters)

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

Translations

Translations

• Polish: bocian (pl) m anim

See also

• Duke of Exeter's daughter