gallows

Explained in quotation. Commonat all stations, where of course the butchering is done onthe premises.

1866. Lady Barker, `Station Life in New Zealand,' p. 64:

«The gallows, a high wooden frame from which the carcases ofthe butchered sheep dangle.»

Gallows
·pl of Gallows. II. Gallows (·noun ·sg) A pair of suspenders or braces. III. Gallows (·noun ·sg) A...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Gallows
Heb. ets, meaning "a tree" (Esther 6:4), a post or gibbet. In Gen. 40:19 and Deut. 21:22 the word is...

Easton's Bible Dictionary
gallows
The cross-pieces on the small bitts at the main and fore hatchways in flush-decked vessels, for stow...

The Sailor's Word-Book
Gallows
[Punishments] ...

William Smith's Bible Dictionary
gallows bird
A grief, or pickpocket; also one that associates with them. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
thatch-gallows
A rogue, or man of bad character. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
scape-gallows
One who has escaped, though deserving of the gallows. It seems to be synonymous with Cotgrave's pend...

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
scape-gallows
a fellow who deserves to be hanged. Var. Dial. ...

A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
hang gallows look
A thievish, or villainous appearance. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose