iron maiden in French

iron maiden in French is vierge de Nuremberg, vierge de fer.

iron maiden in French

vierge de Nuremberg

noun

(historical) A falsely or neo-medieval torture device invented in the 18th century consisting of a chamber lined with spikes which closes upon and impales the victim inside.

vierge de fer

noun

(historical) A falsely or neo-medieval torture device invented in the 18th century consisting of a chamber lined with spikes which closes upon and impales the victim inside.

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