The gibbet or hanging cage was a ubiquitous sight throughout Europe. Made of slats of wood or iron, in myriad shapes and sizes, this device served as a simple punishment (the victim was displayed and eventually freed) or a slow, brutal execution (the victim was left to the elements, facing eventual death).
The bodies of executed highwaymen, covered in tar for preservation, were often displayed in these cages along rural routes. It was thought that this presentation would deter other thieves.
The bodies of executed highwaymen, covered in tar for preservation, were often displayed in these cages along rural routes. It was thought that this presentation would deter other thieves.
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Guy: *loses game*
Also guy: "FLIBBERTY GIBBETS."
Definiton 2:
Guy 1: "Look at Flibberty Gibbets down the road."
Guy 2: "I know right."
Also guy: "FLIBBERTY GIBBETS."
Definiton 2:
Guy 1: "Look at Flibberty Gibbets down the road."
Guy 2: "I know right."
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Guy: *loses game*
Also guy: "FLIBBERTY GIBBETS."
Definiton 2:
Guy 1: "Look at Flibberty Gibbets down the road."
Guy 2: "I know right."
Also guy: "FLIBBERTY GIBBETS."
Definiton 2:
Guy 1: "Look at Flibberty Gibbets down the road."
Guy 2: "I know right."
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First Definition:
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Guy 2: Flibberty Gibbets!
Second Definition:
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Guy 2: I know right.
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Guy 2: Flibberty Gibbets!
Second Definition:
Guy 1: Man look at Flibberty Gibbets down the road there.
Guy 2: I know right.
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