TUMBRIL

tumbrel, tumbril

(noun) a farm dumpcart for carrying dung; carts of this type were used to carry prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tumbril (plural tumbrils)

A kind of medieval torture device, later associated with a cucking stool.

A cart which opens at the back to release its load.

A cart used to carry condemned prisoners to their death, especially to the guillotine during the French Revolution.

(UK, obsolete) A basket or cage of osiers, willows, or the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep.

Source: Wiktionary


Tum"brel, Tum"bril n. Etym: [OF. tomberel, F. tombereau, fr. tomber to fall, to tumble; of Teutonic origin. Cf. Tumble.]

1. A cucking stool for the punishment of scolds.

2. A rough cart. Tusser. Tatler.

3. (Mil.)

Definition: A cart or carriage with two wheels, which accompanies troops or artillery, to convey the tools of pioneers, cartridges, and the like.

4. A kind of basket or cage of osiers, willows, or the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep. [Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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