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branks
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branks, n. [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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