harmans

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English

The old village stocks in Chapeltown, Lancashire, England.

Etymology

Element of uncertain origin +‎ -mans.[1]

Noun

harmans pl (plural only)

  1. (obsolete, thieves' cant, plural only) The stocks (instrument of punishment)
  2. (obsolete, thieves' cant) plural of harman (policeman)

References

  1. ^ harman, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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