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DUCKING STOOL
\dˈʌkɪŋ stˈuːl], \dˈʌkɪŋ stˈuːl], \d_ˈʌ_k_ɪ_ŋ s_t_ˈuː_l]\
Definitions of DUCKING STOOL
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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A
stool
or
chair
in
which
scolds
were
formerly
tied
and
ducked
in
the
water
as
a
punishment
.
1899
- The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons
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