Gallow

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb

English

Etymology

Origin unknown.

Pronunciation

IPA: /'gæləʊ/

Verb

Infinitive to gallow

Third person singular gallows

Simple past gallowed

Past participle gallowed

Present participle gallowing

1. (obsolete) to frighten
   • 1605: The wrathful skies / Gallow the very wanderers of the dark / And make them keep their caves. — William Shakespeare, King Lear III.ii