| 单词 | gibbet |
| 释义 | gibbet /jib"it/, n. , v. , gibbeted, gibbeting. n. 1. a gallows with a projecting arm at the top, from which the bodies of criminals were formerly hung in chains and left suspended after execution. v.t. 2. to hang on a gibbet. 3. to put to death by hanging on a gibbet. 4. to hold up to public scorn. [1175-1225; ME < OF gibet (earlier, staff or cudgel), dim. of gibe staff, club] |
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