jougs

British  

/ dʒʊɡz /

plural noun

1. history an iron ring, fastened by a chain to a wall, post, or tree, in which an offender was held by the neck: common in Scotland from the 16th to 18th century

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Etymology

Origin of jougs

C16: probably from French joug yoke

Example Sentences

A servant in Wigtown, in 1649, was brought before the magistrates for raising her hand and abusing her mistress, and was ordered to stand a full hour with the jougs round her neck.

From Bygone Punishments by Andrews, William

Disregarding parental authority in Scotland was frequently the cause of young folk being punished by the jougs, and in other ways.

From Bygone Punishments by Andrews, William

"On the look of the man I would give him the jougs," said he.

From Doom Castle by Munro, Neil

A common word in Ayrshire for the jougs was "bregan."

From Bygone Punishments by Andrews, William

At Merton, Berwickshire, the jougs may be seen at the church.

From Bygone Punishments by Andrews, William