Login Preferences
About News Publications Statistics Downloads API Guide License How to use Preferences
bn:00052022n
Noun Concept
Categories: Christmas in England, Christmas characters, European folklore, European court festivities, Christmas in Scotland
EN
Lord of Misrule  Abbot of Misrule  Abbot of Unreason  Abbott of Unreason  King of Misrule
EN
A person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration WordNet 3.0
Definitions
Relations
Sources
EN
A person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
In England, the Lord of Misrule – known in Scotland as the Abbot of Unreason and in France as the Prince des Sots – was an officer appointed by lot during Christmastide to preside over the Feast of Fools. Wikipedia
European court figure appointed to preside over the Feast of Fools Wikidata
A mock officer, appointed by lot, to preside over the Feast of Fools in a great household at Christmas. Wiktionary
IS A
master of ceremonies
position
DESCRIBED BY SOURCE
The Nuttall Encyclopædia
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
Lord of Misrule
Wikipedia
EN
Lord of Misrule
Wikidata
EN
Lord of Misrule
Wiktionary
EN
Lord of Misrule
Wikipedia Redirections
EN
Abbot of Misrule, Abbot of Unreason, Abbott of Unreason, King of Misrule, Lord of misrule, Misrule, Prince des Sots, Ritual misrule
Wikidata Alias
EN
Abbot of Misrule, Abbot of Unreason

Please note that, in order to improve your browsing experience on this website, BabelNet® uses various types of cookies, including: browsing functionality, performance and statistical cookies.

By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. OK

License