pillory

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for pillory

pillory 🔊 /pɪˈlɚi/

pillory : දඬු කඳේ ගසනවා

pillory : දඬු රාමුවේ දමනවා

pillory : දඬුකඳ

pillory : දඬු කඳ

pillory definition

Noun. A frame of adjustable boards erected on a post, and having holes through which the head and hands of an offender were thrust so as to be exposed in front of it.

Transitive verb.

  1. To set in, or punish with, the pillory.
  2. Figuratively, to expose to public scorn.