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

The jougs belonging to the parish of Galashiels are preserved at Abbotsford.

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

In another case it was proved that two servants had been found guilty of scolding each other, and sentence was given that they were "to be put into the jougs presently."

From Bygone Punishments by Andrews, William

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