somerset

See also: Somerset

English

Noun

somerset (plural somersets)

1. Archaic spelling of somersault.
   • 1837 Thomas Carlyle, The French Revolution: A History

     Remark, in any case, what somersets and contortions a dead Catholicism is making,—skilfully galvanised: hideous, and even piteous, to behold!

   • 1967 The Beatles, "Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite!"

     And Mr H will demonstrate / Ten somersets he'll undertake / On solid ground.