Definitions
- Referring to a wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, used for public punishment or humiliation. - Describing a situation where someone is publicly criticized or ridiculed. - Talking about a person being held up to public scorn or contempt.
- Referring to a wooden frame with holes for the feet, used for public punishment or humiliation. - Describing a situation where someone is publicly criticized or ridiculed. - Talking about a person being held up to public scorn or contempt.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are forms of public punishment or humiliation.
- 2Both involve restraining a person's movement.
- 3Both were commonly used in medieval times.
- 4Both were used as a means of deterring crime and enforcing social order.
- 5Both were often accompanied by public ridicule or shaming.
What is the difference?
- 1Design: Pillory has holes for the head and hands, while stocks have holes for the feet.
- 2Usage: Pillory was mainly used for punishing those who committed verbal offenses, while stocks were used for physical offenses.
- 3Severity: Pillory was considered more severe than stocks as it exposed the offender's face and made them more vulnerable to public ridicule.
- 4Location: Pillory was typically located in a public square or market, while stocks could be found in various locations such as churches or town halls.
- 5Popularity: Stocks were more commonly used than pillory in England and other parts of Europe.
Remember this!
Pillory and stocks are synonyms that refer to wooden frames used for public punishment or humiliation. While both share similarities in their design and purpose, they differ in their usage, severity, location, and popularity. Pillory was mainly used for verbal offenses and was considered more severe than stocks, while stocks were used for physical offenses and were more commonly found in various locations.
