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What is another word for Gallowses?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈalə͡ʊzɪz] (IPA)

Gallowses are a device used for hanging people. As it is a distinctive and often gruesome term, it may be uncomfortable to use. Thus, many synonyms have been developed over time. Some of the most common words used instead of gallowses are scaffold, gibbet, and a hanging tree. Other synonyms include the noose, drop, death trap, necktie party, and dead man's rope. While the use of these alternative terms may still evoke powerful and sometimes disturbing images, they offer a less harsh and direct way of discussing a gruesome form of punishment.
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"When the town of Nottingham, as almost all the rest of the island, began to grow mad, and declared themselves in their desires of the king;" or, as another of the opposite party writes, "When the soldiery, who had hitherto made clubs trumps, resolved now to turn up the king of hearts in their affections," the rabble in town and country vied with each other in burning the "Rump;" and the literal emblem was hung by chains on Gallowses, with a bonfire underneath, while the cries of "Let us burn the Rump!
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 (of 3)"
Isaac Disraeli
Do you want to be hung, and see your widow a breakin' her heart over your Gallowses?
"Sweet Cicely Or Josiah Allen as a Politician"
Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
She knows how to deal with such Gallowses; and they will keep her to cook their dinner.
"Erema My Father's Sin"
R. D. Blackmore

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