pillory

A pillory.

Meanings

Noun

A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

Verb

To put in a pillory.
To subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse.
To criticize harshly.

Origin

From Middle English pillori, from Old French pilori, pellori, which is either from Old Occitan espilori or Latin pīla ("pillar").

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