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Meaning of gallows
The primary meaning of the word "gallows" is a structure used for hanging people, typically as a form of execution.
Etymology of gallows
The word "gallows" originates from the Old French word "gallow" or "galwe," which is derived from the Old English word "gealga" or "galga," meaning "gallows" or "scaffold."
The term has been used in the English language since the 12th century to describe a structure used for execution, and its usage has evolved over time to include other related meanings.
Synonyms
scaffold
gibbet
hangman's noose
executioner's block
scaffold
gibbet
gallows tree
hanging tree
execution post
death trap
scaffold
execution gallows
hanging gallows
gallows pole
gibbet post
hangman's gallows
death gallows
execution scaffold
scaffold pole
hanging scaffold
gallows frame
execution frame
death frame
gallows beam
execution beam
hanging beam
gallows post
execution post
death post
scaffold beam
gibbet beam
Definitions
- A gallows is a structure, typically wooden, used for hanging people, especially as a form of execution.
- * A scaffold or framework, typically used for temporary purposes, such as construction or public display.
Usage Examples
- The prisoner was led to the gallows, where he would meet his fate.
- * The old gallows stood as a grim reminder of the town's history of executions.
- * The scaffold was erected in the town square, serving as a makeshift gallows for public hangings.
Antonyms
sanctuary
refuge
haven
asylum
shelter
protection
safety
security
freedom
liberty
pardon
reprieve
clemency
amnesty
leniency
mercy
forgiveness
redemption
salvation
deliverance
rescue