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Abbots of Misrule

Abbots of Misrule is the plural of Abbot of Misrule.

Meaning of Abbot of Misrule

Noun

Abbot of Misrule (plural Abbots of Misrule)

  1. (capitalized, usually) One elected to preside over the Christmas revelry in noble households and elsewhere in England during the 15th and 16th century; Lord of Misrule.

Questions about Abbots of Misrule

What is Abbots of Misrule the plural of?
Abbots of Misrule is the plural of Abbot of Misrule.

Words near Abbots of Misrule in the dictionary

  1. Abbots Bromley
  2. abbots general
  3. Abbots Langley
  4. Abbots Leigh
  5. Abbots Morton
  6. Abbots of Misrule
  7. abbots of the people
  8. abbots on the cross
  9. abbots primate
  10. Abbots Ripton
  11. Abbots Worthy

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