10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRANKS»
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An etmological dictionary of the scottish language
Wachter gives prang-en, as also signifying, premere, coarctare. BRANKEN, part.
pr. Gay, lively, S.A. J. Nicol. BRANKS, s.pl. 1. A sort of bridle, often used by
country people in riding. Instead of leather, it has on each side a piece of wood
joined ...
2
The Culture of Protestantism in Early Modern Scotland
was the rather more evidently punitive use of jougs or branks. The branks (in
England called a scold's bridle) was a sort of iron cage locked around the head
with a forked protrusion designed to go into the mouth (see plate 15); the one
used in ...
3
The English Illustrated Magazine
FORM OF they eomecimes is the Glasgow Margaret Hun- ing a woman through
the towne for skould- ing, with branks, 4d." In the Kirk Sessions Records,
Dunfermline, 18th November, 1652, we read: "She shall stand at the tron with the
branks ...
4
Scottish Dictionary and Supplement: In Four Volumes. A-Kut
This will be further illustrated from the use of Branks. Hence, Bbanken, part- pa.
Gay; lively, S. A. The moon shot out her horns o' light, Clear thro' an openin cloud
: A branken lass, fu' clean an' braw, To hail its infant shinin, Gaed scowrin to the ...
5
Observations on popular antiquities: including the whole of ...
Dr. Plott, in a copper-plate annexed, gives a representation of a pair of Branks.
They still preserve a pair in the town court at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where the
same custom once prevailed. See Gardiner's " England's Grievance of the Coal ...
John Brand, sir Henry Ellis, 1842
6
The Archaeological Journal
JARVIS, of Doddington, Lincoln.-A singular specimen of the Branks, for the
punishment of scolding women, according to the singular usage of olden times,
first noticed by Plot, in his “ History of Stafl'ordshire.” It has a long peak projecting
from ...
7
Reports of Cases Before the High Court and Circuit Courts of ...
28. of Rochsoles, sown by the said John Speirs and William Branks, he John t}je
saij ]toijert Aitken had skutched the quantity of 1332 stones avoir- Others, dupois
weight, and that he was willing to make oath to the truth of M1oC.!i,25 ^is, ...
Archibald Campbell Swinton, 1838
8
The Journal of the British Archaeological Association
This Farnworth branks and chain weigh together just one pound and a half.
There is a slight difference between the bridle under consideration and that
engraved by Dr. Plott, which may be worth pointing out,- — namely, that whilst the
one ...
9
Richard Mallinson's Fast Fiction: Volume Two
The Novel 'Here, you, I want a word,' said Ted Branks, the works manager. 'Yes, h
/Ir Branks?' I said, following him into his tiny office. 'What's all this about you being
a university graduate? You didn't say nothing ab out it when I took you on, did ...
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An etymological dictionary of the Scottish language: ...
Branks, s. pi. 1. " Braniis," says Lord Hales, are the collars of work-horses ;"
Bannatyne "Poems, p. 293. But this term properly denotes a sort of bridle, often
used hy country- people in riding. Instead of leather, it has on each side a piece
of ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRANKS»
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branks is used in the context of the following news items.
Call goes out to fans for flags
Highlander Ben Smith (second from left) joins fans (from left) Keegan Branks, Jean-Anne Branks and Samy Abouifaouz yesterday in the call for ... «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
Golfer Has Surgery to Help fix Tremors
But soon, Kaiser Permanente Neurologist Suketu Khandhar said Branks' disorder was approved by the FDA to be treated with deep brain ... «FOX40, Jun 15»
Namaste! The right postures for World Yoga Day
She said one of the instructors, Kellee Branks, would walk the 60km event in October. "It's what yoga is really about, it's about giving back," she ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jun 15»
Have you heard? Gossiping helps you live longer
... frowned upon that offenders or “scolds” were sometimes forced to wear a menacing iron cage on their heads, called “branks” or “scold bridles ... «Newstalk 106-108 fm, Jun 15»
Stranger Than Fiction: The State Of Australia's Online Satire
The article reported that City of Sydney parking ranger Stephan John Branks had elected to take his self-imparted $104 fine to court, rather than ... «Junkee, May 15»
New Smyrna considers donating building to Boys & Girls Club
... 1 environmental site assessment will be performed on the Mary Avenue property, which used to house a city fire station, Gray-Branks said. «Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 15»
Marlborough junior rugby wrap
... Mosese Funaki 2, Kereopa Wikaira-Rangiuaia 4, Joseva Vunisa, Titan Branks tries, POD Kyden Nepia-Hepi & Kereopa Wikaira-Rangiuaia). «Marlborough Express, May 15»
4-year-old Madison isn't defined by autism diagnosis
While learning what makes Madison come out of her shell, the Branks are also still learning to deal with the daily challenges and struggles. «MLive.com, Apr 15»
Daytime Emmy winners: Full list
Tyra Branks hosted. See a full list of winners below. Outstanding Drama Series Days of Our Lives (NBC) (WINNER- TIE) The Young and the ... «Philly.com, Apr 15»
What to do with Dwane Casey?
Branks grew up without a mother; Wall without a father ... He can play on my team: Paul Pierce ... Pierce on being a mentor to the younger ... «Niagara Falls Review, Apr 15»
