noun
- plural of cuckold: men whose wives are unfaithful
Usage: archaic; offensive
verb
- third person singular present of cuckold: makes unfaithful to one’s spouse
Usage: archaic; offensive
Examples
- The term appears in historical literature from centuries past.
- Shakespeare’s plays often featured themes of jealousy and betrayal.
- Medieval stories sometimes included such characters as plot devices.
- The word is considered outdated and offensive in modern usage.
- Historical texts require careful interpretation of archaic terminology.