patibulum

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) The crossbar of a cross used for crucifixion.

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) fork-shaped yoke, pillory, or gibbet
 * 2) * 6th century, Venantius Fortunatus, Vexilla regis, first stanza:
 * "la"

- Vexilla regis prodeunt Fulget crucis mysterium Quo carne carnis conditor, Suspensus est patibulo.