Where does “gibet” come from?
gibet (French) comes from Frankish gibb — forked stick.
gibet (French): gallows, gibbet
Definitions
- gallows, gibbet
Ancestry of “gibet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankish | gibb | forked stick |
gibet (French) comes from Frankish gibb — forked stick.
gibet (French): gallows, gibbet
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankish | gibb | forked stick |