ALL meanings of branks
branks
B b - noun plural branks (formerly) an iron bridle used to restrain scolding women 3
- noun branks Sometimes, brank. a device consisting of a headpiece with a flat, iron bit to restrain the tongue, formerly used to punish scolds. 1
- verb without object branks to hold up and toss the head, as a horse when spurning the bit or prancing. 1
- verb without object branks to bridle; restrain. 1
- noun branks (plural only) a punishment device, especially for scolding women, consisting of a cage to enclose the head, with a metal gag for the mouth. 0