Meaning of skimelton | Babel Free
/ˈskɪməltən/Definitions
A raucous gathering outside the home of newlyweds; a skimmington, a shivaree.
Examples
“Probably you never heard of a skimelton, Alida. Well, they are not so uncommon in this region.”
“Tabitha's wedding day ended in a boisterous skimelton party, a kind of local charivari.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.