Meaning
An upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English gibet, from Old French gibet (French gibet), either from Frankish *gibb (“forked stick”) or from Latin gibbus (“hunchbacked”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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