PILLORY

I. noun (plural -ries) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French pilori Date: 13th century a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked, a means for exposing one to public scorn or ridicule, II. transitive verb (-ried; -rying) Date: circa 1600 to set in a ~ as punishment, to expose to public contempt, ridicule, or scorn