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3 | 26% | 8 | Surname of the Scottish inventor of the spinning frame and water frame (first name: Richard) | |
Old Hanging Frame Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GIBBET" which means:
- noun
- • Alternative terms for gallows verb
- • Hang on an execution instrument
- • Expose to ridicule or public scorn
An example sentence would be:
- • "The prisoner's body was exposed on the gibbet as a warning to others."
- • "The gibbet was erected on the outskirts of town to serve as a deterrent."
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