bodrage

/ˈbɒdrɪdʒ/ or /ˈbɒdriːdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of obsolete torture device, resembling a large iron maiden.

“The historical reenactment of the medieval torture device known as a bodrage was met with a mixture of horror and fascination.”

Synonyms

  • iron maiden
  • torture rack

Antonyms

  • compassion
  • mercy