skimmerton
[ skim-er-tuh n ]
/ ˈskɪm ər tən /
noun Chiefly Hudson Valley.
Also
skim·mel·ton
[skim-uh l-tuh n] /ˈskɪm əl tən/.
Origin of skimmerton
compare, in Britain,
skimmington, skim(m)iting a similar rural custom intended to ridicule an unfaithful or abusive husband or wife, orig., an effigy of the offending person; of uncertain origin
Words nearby skimmerton
skim-read,
skimble-scamble,
skimboard,
skimmed milk,
skimmer,
skimmerton,
skimmia,
skimming,
skimmings,
skimobile,
skimp