Pillory

['pɪlərɪ] or ['pɪləri]

Definition

(noun.) a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn.

(verb.) punish by putting in a pillory.

(verb.) expose to ridicule or public scorn.

Typist: Thaddeus--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A frame of adjustable boards erected on a post, and having holes through which the head and hands of an offender were thrust so as to be exposed in front of it.

(v. t.) To set in, or punish with, the pillory.

(v. t.) Figuratively, to expose to public scorn.

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Definition

n. a wooden frame supported by an upright pillar or post and having holes through which the head and hands of a criminal were put as a punishment disused in England since 1837.—vs.t. Pill′ory Pill′orise to punish in the pillory: to expose to ridicule:—pa.t. and pa.p. pill′oried.

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