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skimmerton

[skim-er-tuhn]

noun Chiefly Hudson Valley.

Also, skim·mel·ton

[skim-uhl-tuhn] .

Origin:
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

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Skimmerton is always a great word to know.

So is slumgullion. Does it mean:

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

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