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gallous

/ˈɡæl.əs/

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noun

C2formalbritishobsolete/ˈɡæl.əs/

An alternative term for gallows, referring to a structure used for execution by hanging.

  • 🇷🇺Альтернативный термин для виселицы, обозначающий конструкцию, используемую для казни через повешение.
  1. Execution device C2 formal legal

    A structure, typically made of wood, used to hang condemned criminals; an alternative term for gallows.

    • The old gallous cast a long shadow at dusk.
    • In the historical account, the prisoner was led to the gallous.
    • The crowd fell silent as the gallous was prepared for the execution.

    🇷🇺Виселица

    Synonyms: gallowsgibbetscaffold