gibbeted

Meanings

• noun

  A gallows or scaffold for public execution.

  - "The criminal was taken to the gibbet and hanged in front of a large crowd."
  - "The gibbet stood as a grim reminder of the law's severity."

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Variants

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gibbet , gibbeted , gibbeting , gibbets

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'yoke' or 'neck yoke'. The term came to be used for the gallows due to the shape of the yoke-like structure.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gibbet' is derived from the Old English word 'gibbe', meaning 'yoke'.

2. The last public execution in England using a gibbet took place in 1832.

3. In some parts of Europe, it was customary to leave the body on the gibbet for a period of time as a warning to others.

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Related Concepts

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1. capital punishment: The practice of sentencing a person to death as a punishment for a crime.

2. gallows humor: Humor that deals with taboo or sensitive topics, particularly death.

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Culture

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The gibbet was a common sight in medieval Europe and was used as a deterrent to crime. It was often displayed in public places as a warning to would-be criminals. In literature, the gibbet is a frequent symbol of death and justice.

How to Memorize "gibbeted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of a gallows or scaffold, with a person being hanged.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gibbet' with the concept of public execution and the image of a gallows.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Gallows Gibbet' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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