Synonyms for cuckold

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuhk-uh ld

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkʌk əld

Top 10 synonyms for cuckold

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Définition of cuckold

Origin : mid-13c., kukewald, from Old French cucuault, from cocu (see cuckoo) + pejorative suffix -ault, of Germanic origin. So called from the female bird's alleged habit of changing mates, or her authentic habit of leaving eggs in another bird's nest.
In Modern French the identity is more obvious: Coucou for the bird and cocu for the betrayed husband. German Hahnrei (13c.), from Low German, is of obscure origin. The second element seems to be connected to words for "ardent," and suggests perhaps "sexually aggressive hen," with transferal to humans, but Kluge suggests rather a connection to words for "capon" and "castrated." Related: Cuckoldry.

As in sissy : noun weakling

Example sentences :

How long was she going to bother herself in her cuckold's behalf?
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

I knew what I was about, and did not fear to be made a cuckold in spite of myself.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Speak, I say, have you considered what it is to cuckold your husband?
Extract from : « The Comedies of William Congreve » by William Congreve

Right; and who so fit to make a man a Cuckold, as hee that keepes his wife?
Extract from : « Kemps Nine Daies Wonder » by William Kemp

And while the Colonel laughed at the cuckold, the cuckold laughed at the dupe.
Extract from : « Eugene Aram, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Never fear, wench, said he, I 've no mind to marry and be cuckold.
Extract from : « Long Will » by Florence Converse

A little more or a little less will make him no more of a cuckold!
Extract from : « Brother Jacques (Novels of Paul de Kock, Volume XVII) » by Charles Paul de Kock

This time, my dear fellow, it is impossible for me to doubt it; I am a cuckold!
Extract from : « Le Cocu (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XVIII) » by Charles Paul de Kock

Then I may be a cuckold still for aught I know: what will become of me?
Extract from : « Thomas Otway » by Thomas Otway

Damned dog, to dare to presume to make a cuckold of a knight!
Extract from : « Thomas Otway » by Thomas Otway

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