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单词 ran-tanning
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Definition of ran-tanning in English:

ran-tanning

noun ˈrantanɪŋ
English Regional, Midlands, Northern historical
  • The practice of subjecting a husband to public condemnation and humiliation for beating his wife, typically by causing a disturbance outside his house by beating pots and kettles, singing and chanting loudly, etc.; an instance of this.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Reliquary; a depository for precious relics. Apparently from ran-tan + -ing.

Definition of ran-tanning in US English:

ran-tanning

nounˈrantanɪŋ
English Regional, Midlands, Northern historical
  • The practice of subjecting a husband to public condemnation and humiliation for beating his wife, typically by causing a disturbance outside his house by beating pots and kettles, singing and chanting loudly, etc.; an instance of this.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Reliquary; a depository for precious relics. Apparently from ran-tan + -ing.

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