crurifragium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The breaking of the lower leg bones as an ancient form of punishment or execution.

Word forms

crurifragium

Etymology

From Latin crus (“leg”) + fragium (“a fracture of a part of the body”).

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