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Branks
Translation of "branks" into Russian
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branks
Noun
A scold's bridle; an iron framework fitting over the head with a bit that passes into the mouth to prevent speech, formerly used as a punishment for gossiping or public dissent.
In 17th-century Scotland the branks was commonly employed to silence women accused of scolding.
A rough bridle or halter for a horse or other livestock, especially in Scots and northern English usage.
He slipped the branks over the pony's head before leading it to the field.