About The Word Cyphonism
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Cyphonism
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What's The Definition Of Cyphonism?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cyphonism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cyphonism: See Also | Cyphonism In Webster's Dictionary \Cyph"o*nism\ (s?f`?-n?z'm or s?"f?-), n. [Gr. ????,
fr. ???? a crooked piece of wood, a sort of pillory, fr. ???
bent, stooping.]
A punishment sometimes used by the ancients, consisting in
the besmearing of the criminal with honey, and exposing him
to insects. It is still in use among some Oriental nations.
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