Forcipation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forcipation is a noun meaning (rare) torture by pinching with forceps or pinchers.
Meaning
(rare) torture by pinching with forceps or pinchers.
Example Sentences
And à punishment surely it is , though of great terror , yet by reason of the quick dispatching , of less torment far than either the wheel or forcipation , yea than simple burning
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forcipressure, garroting, torturing, pinch, mancuerda, genitorture.
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