scapegallows

Meanings

Plural: scapegallowses

Noun

A criminal who has narrowly escaped from being hanged.

Origin / Etymology

From scape (archaic for escape) + gallows.

Synonyms

crack-hemp, gallows bird

Scrabble Score: 20

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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