BRANK (2)

{ Brank, Branks, } n. [[Cf. Gael. brangus, brangas, a sort of pillory, Ir. brancas halter, or D. pranger fetter.]] 1. 1. A sort of bridle with wooden side pieces. Jamieson.
2. 2. A scolding bridle, an instrument formerly used for correcting scolding women. It was an iron frame surrounding the head and having a triangular piece entering the mouth of the scold.