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gib·bet  (jbt)

n.

1. A device used for hanging a person until dead; a gallows.

2. An upright post with a crosspiece, forming a T-shaped structure from which executed criminals were formerly hung for public viewing.

tr.v. gib·bet·ed or gib·bet·ted, gib·bet·ing or gib·bet·ting, gib·bets

1. To execute by hanging on a gibbet.

2.

a. To hang on a gibbet for public viewing.

b. To expose to infamy or public ridicule.

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[Middle English gibet, from Old French, diminutive of gibe, staff, probably from Frankish *gibb, forked stick.]

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gibbet [jib-bit]

Noun

a gallows [Old French gibet]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gibbet - alternative terms for gallows         gallous, gallows tree, gallows-tree gallows - an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
Verb	1.	gibbet - hang on an execution instrument string up, hang - kill by hanging; "The murderer was hanged on Friday"
	2.	gibbet - expose to ridicule or public scorn pillory display, exhibit, expose - to show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship"

Translations

gibbet

n gibbet [ˈdʒibit]

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