Jougs
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒuːɡz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jougs is a noun meaning plural of joug.
Meaning
plural of joug.
More Meanings
- (historical, especially Scotland) A chained iron collar once used in churches to expose sinners to public scorn.
Example Sentences
Also attached to the pillar were the jougs - an iron collar used to immobilise petty offenders in the same way as the pillory was used in England.
Synonyms for jougs
Depending on context, synonyms include joug.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include juggs, cangue, yoke, garrote, collar, branks.
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