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gabalus

gābălus, i, m. [an old Germ. word, i. q. the modern Gabel (fork); hence, as an instrument of punishment], a kind of gallows (syn.: furca, patibulum, crux).
  • I Lit.: in gabalum aliquem suffigere, Varr. ap. Non. 117, 15.—*
  • II Transf., as a term of reproach, gallows-bird, hang-dog, Macrin. ap. Capit. Macrin. 11.

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