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Cuckoldry

Definition:

Cuckoldry is the act or condition of being a cuckold, which refers to a man whose wife or partner is unfaithful to him.

Senses:

1. 1. Noun - The state of being a cuckold.
2. 2. Noun - The act or practice of a wife cheating on her husband.
3. 3. Noun - The role or condition of a man who raises another man's child unknowingly, believing it to be his own.
4. 4. Noun - Historical toponym for a place where the custom of cuckolds was practiced.
5. 5. Noun - Figuratively, being made a fool or being deceived by someone.

Examples:

1. Noun:

The man endured the humiliation of cuckoldry, as he discovered his wife's secret affair.

2. Noun:

Stories of cuckoldry and infidelity were common themes in Shakespearean plays.

3. Noun:

Mike unknowingly experienced cuckoldry for years, raising a child he thought to be his own, only to discover the truth much later.

4. Noun:

The town's name, Cuckoldry-on-Thames, originates from an ancient tradition that involved mocking cuckolds during festive events.

5. Noun:

She tricked him into buying an expensive gift for her imaginary friend, enjoying the thrill of cuckoldry.

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