Duke of Exeter's daughter
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The rack (torture device).
Register: slang
Examples
If we hadn't lagged you when we had, they'd be stretching you now on the Duke of Exeter's Daughter where they racked Guy Fawkes, and you'd be bleating out everything you know and a lot you don't know.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Duke of Exeter's daughter” mean?
The rack (torture device).
Is “Duke of Exeter's daughter” formal or informal?
Duke of Exeter's daughter is generally slang.