whipping post

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A post or pillory to which a criminal is tied, and flagellated.
    — Opposite the almshouses is the bow-fronted post office and shop, while near by, beneath the trees on the green, is the old whipping post and stocks, the latter pierced by five holes.

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