Definition of Gallows

1. Noun. An instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging.


Definition of Gallows

1. n. sing. A frame from which is suspended the rope with which criminals are executed by hanging, usually consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam on the top; also, a like frame for suspending anything.

Definition of Gallows

1. a structure used for hanging a condemned person [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Gallows

1. Origin: OE. Galwes, pl, AS. Galga, gealga, gallows, cross; akin to D. Galg gallows, OS. & OHG. Galgo, G. Galgen, Icel. Galgi, Sw. & Dan. Galge, Goth. Galga a cross. Etymologically and historically considered, gallows is a noun in the plural number, but it is used as a singular, and hence is preceded by a; as, a gallows. 1. A frame from which is suspended the rope with which criminals are executed by hanging, usually consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam on the top; also, a like frame for suspending anything. "So they hanged Haman on the gallows." (Esther vii. 10) "If I hang, I'll make a fat pair of gallows." (Shak) "O, there were desolation of gaolers and gallowses" (Shak) 2. A wretch who deserves the gallows. 3. The rest for the tympan when raised. 4. A pair of suspenders or braces. Gallows bird, a person who deserves the gallows. Gallows bitts Gallows bitts. Gallows, or Gallow tree, the gallows. " at length him nailed on a gallow tree." (Spenser) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gallows

galloping
gallops
gallop rhythm
gallop rhythm
gallop sound
gallotannic
gallous
gallow
galloway
Galloway
gallowed
gallowglass
gallowglasses
gallowing
gallows (current term)
gallows (current term)
gallows-tree
gallowses
gallows bird
gallows tree
galls
gallstone
gallstone
gallstones
gallstones
gallstone colic
gallstone ileus
gallumph
gallumphs
Gallup

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