galge

Norwegian Nynorsk

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Definitions
  • gallows structure for hanging condemned prisoners
  • a gantry

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse galgi (cross-beam, gallows).

Origin

Old Norse

galgi

Gloss

cross-beam, gallows

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