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branks

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Noun Plural

CIDE DICTIONARY

branksn. [Cf. Gael. brangus, brangas, a sort of pillory, Ir. brancas halter, or D. pranger fetter.].
  •  A sort of bridle with wooden side pieces.  Jamieson.  [1913 Webster]
  •  A scolding bridle, an instrument formerly used for correcting scolding women. It was an iron frame surrounding the head and having a triangular piece entering the mouth of the scold.  [1913 Webster]

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