During the colonial period, thieves were often locked in a pillory in the town square where they would suffer public humiliation.
published by Harriette on 2021-01-20 01:31:32
The suspected witch’s head and hands were secured tightly in the pillory.
published by Lissette on 2021-12-19 01:15:16
In the classic novel, the man who stole the bread was placed in a pillory so he could be publicly mocked.
published by Georgetta on 2021-03-12 00:44:42
The museum has an actual pillory that was once used to punish criminals in the center of town.
published by Ruth on 2021-12-17 21:52:54
Since the man could not pay his bills, he was locked in the public pillory until his family could pay his debts.
published by Cira on 2021-10-05 08:09:24
The mother will pillory her disrespectful daughter by making her stand on a busy street corner while holding a sign about her poor behavior.
published by Nevada on 2021-08-23 10:44:08
By posting the nude pictures of Kate on Facebook, Jane hoped to pillory her former best friend who had stolen her husband.
published by Ira on 2021-12-08 14:55:40
Jack’s mother is a miserable woman who constantly tries to pillory her children so they will not challenge her authority.
published by Ailene on 2021-08-16 22:58:52
Because Helen was angry with her husband, she chose to pillory him by announcing his infidelities at their anniversary party.
published by Particia on 2021-06-30 10:29:27
The filmmaker made a movie to pillory the politician who advocated against gay marriage while keeping a male lover himself.
published by Lucia on 2021-12-13 21:29:06