1. a man whose wife is unfaithful
Usage: archaic; offensive

1. to make a cuckold of (a man) by being unfaithful to him
Usage: archaic; offensive

Examples

• The term cuckold appears frequently in Shakespeare’s plays.
• Medieval literature often portrayed the cuckold as a figure of ridicule.
• The word derives from the cuckoo bird’s habit of laying eggs in other birds’ nests.
• Historical texts show that being called a cuckold was considered deeply shameful.
• The playwright used the cuckold character to explore themes of jealousy and betrayal.