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  1. scold's bridle love

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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

  1. n. Same as branks, 1.

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  1. n. An iron framework that encloses the head, once used as a form of public humiliation for a woman

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  • bilby "There is an iron scold's bridle in Walton Church. They used these things in ancient days for curbing women's tongues. They have given up the attempt now. I suppose iron was getting scarce, and nothing else would be strong enough."
    - Jerome K. Jerome, 'Three Men in a Boat'. Aug 27, 2009

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