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Meaning of patibulum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
[paˈtɪ.bʊ.ɫũː]

Definitions

fork-shaped yoke, pillory, or gibbet (for criminals)

declension-2, neuter

Equivalents

Examples

“Vexilla regis prodeunt Fulget crucis mysterium Quo carne carnis conditor,”

The Banners of the King issue forth, the mystery of the Cross does gleam, where the Creator of flesh, in the flesh, from the cross-bar is hung.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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