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Cangue

Cangue Meaning & Definition
Cangue Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cangue?

[n] an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms

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Cangue In Webster's Dictionary

\Cangue\ (k[a^]ng), n. [Written also {cang}.] [F. cangue, fr. Pg. canga yoke.] A very broad and heavy wooden collar which certain offenders in China are compelled to wear as a punishment.

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