Gibbet word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "gibbet" word

[noun] instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which condemned persons are executed by hanging
[verb] expose to ridicule or public scorn
[verb] hang on a gibbet

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\Gib"bet\, n. [OE. gibet, F. gibet, in OF. also club, fr. LL. gibetum;; cf. OF. gibe sort of sickle or hook, It. giubbetto gibbet, and giubbetta, dim. of giubba mane, also, an under waistcoat, doublet, Prov. It. gibba (cf. {Jupon}); so that it perhaps originally signified a halter, a rope round the neck of malefactors; or it is, perhaps, derived fr. L. gibbus hunched, humped, E. gibbous; or cf. E. jib a sail.] 1. A kind of gallows; an upright post with an arm projecting from the top, on which, formerly, malefactors were hanged in chains, and their bodies allowed to remain asa warning. 2. The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended; the jib.
\Gib"bet\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gibbeted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Gibbeting}.] 1. To hang and expose on a gibbet. 2. To expose to infamy; to blacken. I'll gibbet up his name. --Oldham.

Synonyms for gibbet

gallous, gallows, gallowstree, pillory

The fun area, different aproach to word »gibbet«

Let's analyse "gibbet" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TEBBIG. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --. .. -... -... . -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: gibbet: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: gibbet: 7 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 2 = 27, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (2)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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