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shame poles

shame poles is the plural of shame pole.

Meaning of shame pole

Noun

shame pole (plural shame poles)

  1. A totem pole set up to shame someone for a misdeed or an unpaid debt.
    Synonyms:
    ridicule pole

Questions about shame poles

What is shame poles the plural of?
Shame poles is the plural of shame pole.

Words near shame poles in the dictionary

  1. shame on me
  2. shame on you
  3. shame plant
  4. shame plants
  5. shame pole
  6. shame poles
  7. shame reel
  8. shame reels
  9. shame to him who thinks ill of it
  10. shame upon me
  11. shame upon you

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