/jib"it/ , n. , v. , gibbeted, gibbeting .
n.
1. a gallows with a projecting arm at the top, from which the bodies of criminals were formerly hung in chains and left suspended after execution.
v.t.
2. to hang on a gibbet.
3. to put to death by hanging on a gibbet.
4. to hold up to public scorn.
[ 1175-1225; ME gibet (earlier, staff or cudgel), dim. of gibe staff, club ]