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An old instrument of torture invented by Leonard Skevington.
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Scavenger's daughter — Scavenger s daughter[dubious – discuss] The Scavenger s daughter was a type of torture device invented in the reign of King Henry VIII of England. Extant documents reveal, however … Wikipedia
Scavenger's daughter — Scavenger Scav en*ger, n. [OE. scavager an officer with various duties, originally attending to scavage, fr. OE. & E. scavage. See {Scavage}, {Show}, v.] A person whose employment is to clean the streets of a city, by scraping or sweeping, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scavenger's daughter — ˈskavə̇njə(r)z noun Etymology: scavenger s gen. of scavenger (I), by wordplay from Leonard Skevington or Skeffington, 16th century lieutenant of the Tower of London, inventor of the instrument : an instrument of torture that so compressed the… … Useful english dictionary
scavenger's daughter — an instrument of torture that doubled over and squeezed the body so strongly and violently that blood was brought forth from the ears and nose: invented in 16th century England. [1555 65; scavenger, alter. of the name of its inventor, Leonard… … Universalium
scavenger's daughter — instrument of torture that comprised of a broad iron hoop which was tightened around the victim s body by screws until blood came out from the nose and ears and often from the hands and feet … English contemporary dictionary
Scavenger — Scav en*ger, n. [OE. scavager an officer with various duties, originally attending to scavage, fr. OE. & E. scavage. See {Scavage}, {Show}, v.] A person whose employment is to clean the streets of a city, by scraping or sweeping, and carrying off … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scavenger beetle — Scavenger Scav en*ger, n. [OE. scavager an officer with various duties, originally attending to scavage, fr. OE. & E. scavage. See {Scavage}, {Show}, v.] A person whose employment is to clean the streets of a city, by scraping or sweeping, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scavenger crab — Scavenger Scav en*ger, n. [OE. scavager an officer with various duties, originally attending to scavage, fr. OE. & E. scavage. See {Scavage}, {Show}, v.] A person whose employment is to clean the streets of a city, by scraping or sweeping, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scavenger (disambiguation) — Scavenger or scavenging can refer to: *Scavenger, an animal that feeds on carcasses *Scavenger (chemistry), a method of removing impurities *Scavenger (comics), two comic book characters *Scavenger (Transformers), characters in the Transformers… … Wikipedia
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