An alternative or archaic spelling of 'cuckold,' a man whose wife or partner has been unfaithful.
Middle English variant spelling of 'cuckold,' from Old French 'cocu,' ultimately from Latin 'coccyx' (cuckoo), because cuckoo birds lay eggs in other birds' nests.
The word 'cuckold' literally comes from the cuckoo bird's devious habit of laying its eggs in other birds' nests—medieval Europeans saw the parallel between the bird's deception and spousal infidelity.
Misspelling/variant of 'cuckold'—a term originating in medieval/early modern English for a husband whose wife was unfaithful. Historically gendered male shame narrative tied to property and sexual possession.
Archaic; use 'unfaithful partner' or 'betrayal' instead when discussing historical concepts.
["betrayed partner","unfaithful relationship"]
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