Cuckold
Cuckold
Cuckold (/ˈkʌkəld/ or /ˈkʌkəld/) is a term in English language that refers to a man who has an unfaithful wife or partner. The term is derived from the cuckoo bird, which is known to lay its eggs in other birds' nests.
Etymology
The term "cuckold" is derived from the Old French word cucuault, which is itself derived from the cuckoo bird. Some cuckoo species are brood parasites, laying their eggs in the nests of other bird species. The word was used metaphorically for a man who was unknowingly raising another man's children.
Related Terms
- Infidelity: The action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual partner.
- Adultery: Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse.
- Cuckquean: The gender-opposite of a cuckold, referring to a wife with an adulterous husband.
Usage
In modern usage, the term "cuckold" is often used in a derogatory sense, and is sometimes associated with the cuckolding fetish, where sexual gratification is achieved through the knowledge that one's partner is having sex with other people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cuckold
- Wikipedia's article - Cuckold
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