"Duke of Exeter's daughter" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Duke of Exeter's daughter [canonical]
Etymology: After Henry Holland, 3rd Duke of Exeter, who served as constable of the Tower of London during the period when the rack was in use there. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Duke of Exeter's daughter}} the Duke of Exeter's daughter
  1. (UK, obsolete, slang) The rack (torture device). Wikipedia link: Henry Holland, 3rd Duke of Exeter Tags: UK, obsolete, slang Categories (topical): Torture Related terms: Skeffington's daughter

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