单词 | gallows |
释义 | gallows n.pl. (usu. treated as sing.)   1. a structure, usu. of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals.   2. (prec. by the) execution by hanging. Phrases and idioms gallows humour grim and ironical humour. Etymology: ME f. ON g{aacute}lgi |
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