skimmington
/ˈskɪmɪŋtən/noun
- historical a procession made through a village intended to bring ridicule on and make an example of a nagging wife or an unfaithful husband〈史〉（惩罚唠叨的妻子或不忠的丈夫的）村内游街示众。
短语
ride skimmington
- hold such a procession进行村内游街示众。
词源
early 17th cent.: perhaps from skimming-ladle, used as a thrashing instrument during the procession.