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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈfɔr.ka
"Il prigioniero fu condotto alla forca."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A structure typically of two upright posts and a crossbeam, used for hanging criminals.
"In the past, convicted outlaws were led to the gallows at dawn." - 2
A raised structure from which something is suspended or supported.
"The heavy rigging was hoisted using temporary gallows erected on the deck."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'galga' meaning 'cross' or 'gallows', of Germanic origin. It is related to Old High German 'galgo' and Old Norse 'galgi', ultimately stemming from a prehistoric Germanic root denoting a pole or post.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gallows" is said worldwide
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potence
Transliteration: pɔtɑ̃s
"Le condamné a été conduit à la potence."
Galgen
Transliteration: ɡalɡən
"Der Dieb wurde zum Galgen geführt."
forca
Transliteration: ˈfɔr.ka
"Il prigioniero fu condotto alla forca."
horca
Transliteration: ˈoɾ.ka
"El reo caminó hacia la horca."
forca
Transliteration: ˈfɔɾ.kɐ
"O prisioneiro foi levado para a forca."
फांसी का तख्ता
Transliteration: phaansi ka takhta
"अपराधी को फांसी के तख्ते की ओर ले जाया गया।"
绞刑架
Transliteration: jiǎoxíngjià
"囚犯被带到了绞刑架前。"
교수대
Transliteration: gyosudae
"죄인은 교수대로 끌려갔다."
絞首台
Transliteration: kōshudai
"罪人は絞首台へと連れて行かれた。"
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