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Tumbril

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:58:35

Tum"brel (?), Tum"bril (?) n. [OF. tomberel, F. tombereau, fr. tomber to fall, to tumble; of Teutonic origin. Cf. Tumble.]

1.

A cucking stool for the punishment of scolds.

2.

A rough cart.

Tusser. Tatler.

3. Mil.

A cart or carriage with two wheels, which accompanies troops or artillery, to convey the tools of pioneers, cartridges, and the like.

4.

A kind of basket or cage of osiers, willows, or the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep.

[Eng.]

 

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