Found 2 items, similar to cangue.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: cangue
cangue
n : an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty
criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing
the neck and arms
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Cangue
Cangue
\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.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]