CANGUE

cangue

(noun) an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cangue (plural cangues)

A heavy wooden collar or yoke borne on the shoulders and enclosing the neck and arms, formerly used in China to punish petty criminals.

Anagrams

• uncage

Source: Wiktionary


Cangue (kang), n. [Written also cang.] [F. cangue, fr. Pg. canga yoke.]

Definition: A very broad and heavy wooden collar which certain offenders in China are compelled to wear as a punishment.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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