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ducking stool
Noun
historical
Japanese Meaning
歴史的な刑罰器具。特に、口うるさい女性や叱責する女性に対して、水に沈めることで罰を与えるために使用された椅子。
（ plural ）
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(historical) A chair used to punish women, especially scolds, by ducking them in water.
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ducking stool
The town restored the old ducking stool and placed it behind the courthouse as a stark reminder of how communities once punished accused women.
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The town restored the old ducking stool and placed it behind the courthouse as a stark reminder of how communities once punished accused women.
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