Polish Meaning of pillory

pręgierz

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Definitions and Meaning of pillory in English

Wordnet

pillory (n)

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

Wordnet

pillory (v)

expose to ridicule or public scorn

punish by putting in a pillory

criticize harshly or violently

Webster

pillory (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.

Webster

pillory (v. t.)

To set in, or punish with, the pillory.

Figuratively, to expose to public scorn.

FAQs About the word pillory

pręgierz

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, expose to ridicule or p

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