An instrument of’ torture, formerly used to extort confessions, etc . It was made of several irons, which were fastened to the neck and legs, and wrenched together so as to break the back. Cowell.
An instrument of’ torture, formerly used to extort confessions, etc . It was made of several irons, which were fastened to the neck and legs, and wrenched together so as to break the back. Cowell.