Section F, G and H

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galg gallows, OS. & OHG. galgo, G.
galgen, Icel. gālgi, Sw. & Dan. galge,
Goth. galga a cross. Etymologically and historically
considered, gallows is a noun in the plural number, but it is
used as a singular, and hence is preceded by a; as, a
gallows.] 1. A frame from which is suspended
the rope with which criminals are executed by hanging, usually
consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam on the top; also, a
like frame for suspending anything.

So they hanged Haman on the
gallows.

Esther vii. 10.

If I hang, I'll make a fat pair of
gallows.

Shak.

O, there were desolation of gaolers and
gallowses!

Shak.

2. A wretch who deserves the gallows.
[R.] Shak.

3. (Print.) The rest for the tympan
when raised.

4. pl. A pair of suspenders or
braces. [Colloq.]

Gallows bird, a person who deserves the
gallows. [Colloq.] -- Gallows bitts
(Naut.

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