1. the act of making a man a cuckold by having an affair with his wife
Usage: archaic; offensive

Examples

• The medieval literature often dealt with themes of cuckolding and betrayal.
• Historical accounts describe cuckolding as grounds for divorce in many societies.
• The play’s plot centered around accusations of cuckolding among the nobility.
• Legal documents from the era show cuckolding was considered a serious offense.
• The term cuckolding appears frequently in Renaissance drama.