Definitions for gibbets

gibbets gib·bet

Spelling: [jib-it]
IPA: /ˈdʒɪb ɪt/

Gibbets is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 100 anagrams from letters in gibbets (bbegist).

Definitions for gibbets

noun

  1. a gallows with a projecting arm at the top, from which the bodies of criminals were formerly hung in chains and left suspended after execution.

verb (used with object)

  1. to hang on a gibbet.
  2. to put to death by hanging on a gibbet.
  3. to hold up to public scorn.

Origin of gibbets

1175-1225; Middle English Old French gibet (earlier, staff or cudgel), diminutive of gibe staff, club

Examples for gibbets

But once a gibbet stood on Wapping Wharf, and pirates were hanged upon it.

The gibbet was standing until the year 1850, when it was blown down.

Long ago the cliff with its gibbet has been washed away by the sea.

The gibbet and the fearful "estrapade" had not deterred them.

The body of Peare was not permitted to remain long on the gibbet.

The gibbet remained for three years, and was then blown down in a gale.

Skull and Crossbones was too obvious, and my next choice was The gibbet.

Fire and gibbet had been mercilessly employed to destroy it.

Patch: Nothin 's been right since that ol' lady hanged me ter a gibbet.

I avoided the gibbet which, however, should not have dishonored me as I should only have been hung.

Word Value for gibbets
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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