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== Stocks ([[justice]]) == |
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The '''stocks''' are a set of [[wood]]en rails with holes cut in them for the wrists and ankles of [[criminal]]s. The miscreants were imprisoned in the stocks so that all the public could see who the guilty were. This gave the [[populace]] good target practise for throwing and spitting, as well as improving their [[insult]]s. |
The '''stocks''' are a set of [[wood]]en rails with holes cut in them for the wrists and ankles of [[criminal]]s. The miscreants were imprisoned in the stocks so that all the public could see who the guilty were. This gave the [[populace]] good target practise for throwing and spitting, as well as improving their [[insult]]s. |
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Revision as of 22:22, 23 May 2006
Stock (cooking)
Stock refers to a broth used as a flavouring base for dishes. Common stocks include chicken stock and beef stock. Vegetable stocks generally include onions, carrots and celery.
Stocks (justice)
The stocks are a set of wooden rails with holes cut in them for the wrists and ankles of criminals. The miscreants were imprisoned in the stocks so that all the public could see who the guilty were. This gave the populace good target practise for throwing and spitting, as well as improving their insults.
