cangues
- Scope note
- Heavy wooden squares made to enclose the neck of a human being, so that he or she cannot lie down, feed her/himself, or touch her/his head. They were used in the past in China and Chinese-influenced countries to punish people for petty offences. The offender's name and crime were inscribed upon the wood.
- Date of creation: 06-May-2024
Accepted term: 06-May-2024