castigatoryglossary / CASTIGATORY, 浸刑椅 castigatoryn. 〈英〉浸刑椅 旧时一种惩罚悍妇的刑具,又称为「trebucket」、「tumbrel」、「ducking-stool」或「cucking-stool」。 词条贡献者 法律翻译David,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与电子证据开示与文件保全有关的法律文件。
castigatory CASTIGATORY castigatory (kas-ti-g[schwa]-tor-ee). Hist. A device for punishing scolds by repeatedly plunging them un-derwater. • This device is mentioned by the…