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Pillory
Pronunciation : Pil"lo*ry
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [F. pilori; cf. Pr. espitlori, LL. piloricum, pilloricum, pellericum, pellorium, pilorium, spilorium; perhaps from a derivative of L. speculari to look around, observe. Cf. Speculate.]
Definition : Defn: 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. Shak.
pl. Pillories.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pil"lo*ry
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. F. pilorier.]
Definition : 1. To set in, or punish with, the pillory. "Hungering for Puritans to pillory." Macaulay.
2. Figuratively, to expose to public scorn. Gladstone.
t. [imp. & p. p. Pilloried; p. pr. & vb. n. Pillorying.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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