"Skeffington's daughter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Skeffington's daughters [plural]
Etymology: Named after Leonard Skeffington. Etymology templates: {{lang|en|Leonard Skeffington}} Leonard Skeffington, {{named-after|en|Leonard Skeffington}} Named after Leonard Skeffington Head templates: {{en-noun}} Skeffington's daughter (plural Skeffington's daughters)
  1. (historical) An old instrument of torture, a metal A-frame that compressed the body so as to force blood from the nose and ears. Wikipedia link: Scavenger's daughter Tags: historical Categories (topical): Torture Synonyms: scavenger's daughter, Skevington's daughter Related terms: Duke of Exeter's daughter Translations (Translations): bocian [animate, masculine] (Polish)

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