gallows (n.) Old form(s): Gallowes
someone who deserves to be hanged
LLL V.ii.12[Katharine to Rosaline, of Cupid] a shrewd unhappy gallows
Tem I.i.30[Gonzalo to all, of the Boatswain] his complexion is perfect gallows [i.e. has the look of such a person]
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