Definitions
- Referring to a wooden frame used in medieval times to publicly shame and punish criminals. - Talking about an archaic form of punishment that involved locking the offender's head and hands in the frame. - Describing a historical artifact or monument used for public humiliation and punishment.
- Referring to a wooden frame used in medieval times to publicly shame and punish criminals. - Talking about an archaic form of punishment that involved locking the offender's head and hands in the frame. - Describing a historical artifact or monument used for public humiliation and punishment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both pilori and pillory refer to a wooden frame used for public punishment.
- 2Both words are archaic and not commonly used in modern language.
- 3Both words have similar origins and meanings, with pillory being a variation of pilori.
- 4Both words were used in medieval times to publicly shame and punish criminals.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Pilori is more commonly used in French-speaking countries, while pillory is more commonly used in English-speaking countries.
- 2Connotation: Pillory is more commonly associated with American colonial history, while pilori is more commonly associated with medieval European history.
Remember this!
Pilori and pillory are synonyms that refer to a wooden frame used for public punishment in medieval times. While they have similar origins and meanings, pilori is the French spelling and is more commonly used in French-speaking countries, while pillory is the English spelling and is more commonly used in English-speaking countries. Additionally, pillory is more commonly associated with American colonial history, while pilori is more commonly associated with medieval European history.
