pillory (n)

n03938037

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck
def offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
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Hypernym instrument of punishment
Derivationally related form pillory → pillory
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Hyponym instrument of punishment
Derivationally related form pillory → pillory

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