noun
- 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.