Gibbet: meaning, definitions and examples
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gibbet
[ ˈdʒɪbɪt ]
historical punishment
A structure consisting of a wooden frame with a triangular shaped top, used in the past for displaying the bodies of executed criminals as a warning to others.
Synonyms
gallows, gallows-tree, hanging post
Examples of usage
- The gibbet was a common sight in medieval England, serving as a deterrent for would-be criminals.
- The condemned man's body was left hanging on the gibbet for weeks as a warning to others.
historical usage
To hang a person on a gibbet as a form of punishment or public display.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The authorities decided to gibbet the pirate's body as a warning to other seafarers.
- In the 18th century, it was not uncommon to gibbet the bodies of notorious criminals.
Translations
Translations of the word "gibbet" in other languages:
🇵🇹 forca
🇮🇳 फांसी का तख्ता
🇩🇪 Galg
🇮🇩 tiang gantungan
🇺🇦 шибениця
🇵🇱 szubienica
🇯🇵 絞首台 (kōshudai)
🇫🇷 potence
🇪🇸 horca
🇹🇷 darağacı
🇰🇷 교수대 (gyosudae)
🇸🇦 مشنقة (mashnaqa)
🇨🇿 šibenice
🇸🇰 šibenica
🇨🇳 绞刑架 (jiǎoxíng jià)
🇸🇮 vislice
🇮🇸 gálgi
🇰🇿 дар ағашы
🇬🇪 სასაკლაო (sasaklao)
🇦🇿 dar ağacı
🇲🇽 horca
Word origin
The word 'gibbet' originated from the Old French word 'gibet', meaning 'gallows'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a structure for displaying executed criminals. The practice of gibbeting was common in medieval Europe as a means of deterrence and public punishment.