skimelton

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈskɪməltən/

Noun

skimelton (plural skimeltons)

1. A raucous gathering outside the home of newlyweds; a skimmington, a shivaree.
   • 1886, Edward Payson Roe, He Fell in Love with His Wife, page 269:

     Probably you never heard of a skimelton, Alida. Well, they are not so uncommon in this region.

   • 2013, Anya Seton, Dragonwyck, page 185:

     Tabitha's wedding day ended in a boisterous skimelton party, a kind of local charivari.

Anagrams

• milkstone