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Meaning of skimelton | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
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.
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See also

skimmability Skimmed skimmed milk skimmel Skimmer Skimmers

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