What does gibbet mean?
nounA wooden frame, typically with a door or gate, used for displaying the bodies of executed criminals, especially in medieval times. A gibbet can also refer to a gallows or a structure used for displaying the bodies of executed animals.
Example
"The old town square featured a gibbet where the bodies of executed prisoners were displayed as a warning to others."
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