cangues

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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.
cangues
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024