Pillory vs. Stocks

Pillorynoun

A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

Pilloryverb

(transitive) To put in a pillory.

Pilloryverb

(transitive) To subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse.

Pilloryverb

(transitive) To criticize harshly.

Pillorynoun

A frame of adjustable boards erected on a post, and having holes through which the head and hands of an offender were thrust so as to be exposed in front of it.

Pilloryverb

To set in, or punish with, the pillory.

Pilloryverb

Figuratively, to expose to public scorn.

Pillorynoun

a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the neck and hands; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn

Pilloryverb

expose to ridicule or public scorn

Pilloryverb

punish by putting in a pillory

Pilloryverb

criticize harshly or violently;

Pillory

The pillory is a device made of a wooden or metal framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used for punishment by public humiliation and often further physical abuse. The pillory is related to the stocks.

Stocksnoun

(plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.

Stocksnoun

The frame upon which a ship is built, and from which it is launched.

Stocksnoun

a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the neck and hands; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn

Stocks

Stocks are feet restraining devices that were used as a form of corporal punishment and public humiliation.