SCOLD

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scold, n. Hist. A person who regularly breaks the peace by scolding people, increasing discord, and generally being a public nuisance to the neighborhood. • This behavior was formerly punishable in various ways, including having an iron bridle fitted to the person’s mouth. — Also termed common scold; objurgatrix. See BRANKS. [Cases: Criminal Law 45.25.]

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scold n. 〈英〉嗜骂街的人;骂街的泼妇 在普通法中,指常与人争吵,引起邻里不和,破坏社区公共安宁的人,从而成为公害。该人(尤指泼妇)可在郡长巡回法庭〔sheriff’s tourn〕受到起诉,并可处以马桶椅刑〔cucking-stool〕。这种犯罪后被1967年《刑法》〔Criminal Law Act〕取消。

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