BRANKS
\bɹˈaŋks], \bɹˈaŋks], \b_ɹ_ˈa_ŋ_k_s]\
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brangks, n. (seldom in sing.) a scold's bridle, having a hinged iron framework to enclose the head and a bit or gag to fit into the mouth and compress the tongue. [Scot.; ety. very obscure; cf. M. E. bernak, whence BARNACLE and BRAKE; Ger. pranger, the pillory, Dut. prang, a fetter; the Gael. brangus, brangas, is most prob. borrowed.]
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