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    [Noun]  | "pil*lo*ry" | \ ˈpi-lə-rē \


    1: a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked

    2: a means for exposing one to public scorn or ridicule


    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English, from Anglo-French pilori;

    [Verb]  | "pillory" 


    1: to set in a pillory as punishment

    2: to expose to public contempt, ridicule, or scorn


    Origin: circa 1600 ;

    [Verb]  | "pillory" 


    1: to subject (someone) to harsh public criticism;


      * e.g., " ... The press pilloried the judge for her decision. "





     [ "Portugese Pillory" ]

    1: Aggressive falatio resulting in the gobbler deepthroating via the enjoyer manoeuvring their legs around the gobblers neck.

      * e.g.,  ... " Came home and when she was giving me head I locked my legs around her neck & we did a portugese pillory. " 

     [ "Pillory" ]

    1: a wooden frame for public punishment having holes in which the head and hands can be locked

      * e.g.,  ... I will lock you in the pillory. 

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