a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
Pranger
to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest
Plünderung eines Ortes während des Krieges
the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one
Abwesenheit
to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing
entbinden
difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure
sehr schwierig und komplex
rude and with a lack of respect towards others, especially the elderly
unverschämt
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
undurchführbar
behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive
weit verbreitet
a defensive wall or embankment built around a fortification or city for protection against enemy attacks
Wall