Difference between revisions of "Guillotine"
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| − | '''Guillotine''' is a word of [[French]] origin for a device used in [[execution]]s. Most guillotines have a heavy blade that is attached to a tall frame. The blade is raised with a rope and then allowed to drop, severing the victim's | + | '''Guillotine''' is a word of [[French]] origin for a device used in [[execution]]s. Most guillotines have a heavy blade that is attached to a tall frame. The blade is raised with a rope and then allowed to drop, severing the victim's head. |
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Revision as of 14:01, December 9, 2008
Guillotine is a word of French origin for a device used in executions. Most guillotines have a heavy blade that is attached to a tall frame. The blade is raised with a rope and then allowed to drop, severing the victim's head.