Gibbet (noun)

A gallows or scaffold, typically one used for public execution by hanging.

Origin:

The word "gibbet" is derived from the old french word "gibet", which means "gallows". the word was first used in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. The criminals were hanged on the gibbet.
2. The gibbet stood tall and ominous in the center of the town square.
3. The villagers would gather around the gibbet to watch the execution.
4. The gibbet was used as a deterrent for would-be criminals.
5. The gibbet was a symbol of the power of the state.