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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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