noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The use of the postfurca as an instrument of torture was widespread during the medieval period.

Definition:a device designed to inflict severe pain or suffering on a victim for the purpose of punishment or coercion

From instrument of torture

Example:Public displays of execution, such as the postfurca, were common in medieval times and were meant to strike fear into the hearts of potential criminals.

Definition:a spectacle where the brutal and gruesome details of an execution are publicly displayed, often as a deterrent

From public display of execution

Example:Corporal punishment, including the use of instruments like the postfurca, was a common method of discipline and retribution in medieval societies.

Definition:any form of punishment that involves the deliberate infliction of bodily pain or harm, typically by beating or other direct physical contact

From corporal punishment