gallows-tree

• Terme alternatif pour désigner la potence, structure utilisée pour l'exécution par pendaison.

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

1. Alternative term for gallowsC2formalbritish

   A structure used for execution by hanging, often referring to the wooden beam or tree-like frame.

   Potence

   • The condemned man was led to the gallows-tree at dawn.
   • In medieval times, the gallows-tree stood in the town square.
   • The gallows-tree was a grim reminder of the law's severity.

   Synonymesgallowsgibbetscaffold