"Abbot of Misrule" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Abbots of Misrule [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English abbot of mysreule. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|-}} Middle English Head templates: {{en-noun|Abbots of Misrule|head=Abbot of Misrule}} Abbot of Misrule (plural Abbots of Misrule)
  1. (usually capitalized) One elected to preside over the Christmas revelry in noble households and elsewhere in England during the 15th and 16th century; Lord of Misrule. Wikipedia link: Abbot of Misrule Tags: capitalized, usually Categories (topical): Christmas

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