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Shivaree vs Skimelton - What's the difference?

shivaree | skimelton |

As nouns the difference between shivaree and skimelton

is that shivaree is the noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion while skimelton is a raucous gathering outside the home of newlyweds; a skimmington, a shivaree.

shivaree

English

Alternative forms

* (UK ) charivari

Noun

(-)
  • The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
  • Any loud cacophonous noise or hubbub.

    • skimelton

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A raucous gathering outside the home of newlyweds; a skimmington, a shivaree.