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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
branks , 1.
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- noun An
iron framework that encloses thehead , once used as a form of publichumiliation for awoman
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bilby commented on the word scold's bridle
"There is an iron scold's bridle in Walton Church. They used these things in ancient days for curbing women's tongues. They have given up the attempt now. I suppose iron was getting scarce, and nothing else would be strong enough."
- Jerome K. Jerome, 'Three Men in a Boat'.
August 28, 2009