How Do You Spell TUMBRILS?

Pronunciation: [tˈʌmbɹə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "tumbrils" is spelled with a silent "b" and pronounced as "tuhm-rilz". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈtʌm.brɪlz/. Tumbrils are two-wheeled carts or wagons that were historically used for carrying heavy loads or for transporting prisoners or condemned people to their execution. The word is of French origin and was originally spelled "tomberel". The silent "b" in the spelling of this word is a characteristic feature of many English words of French origin.

TUMBRILS Meaning and Definition

1. Tumbrils are defined as a type of two-wheeled cart or wagon that was historically used for carrying condemned persons to execution. This term is most commonly associated with the French Revolution, specifically the Reign of Terror, which lasted from 1793 to 1794. During this period, the use of tumbrils became synonymous with the mass executions that occurred in France.

   The tumbril was typically a crude and open cart designed to transport multiple individuals at once. These carts were often used to transport prisoners from their place of confinement, such as prisons or makeshift holding areas, to the guillotine, where they would meet their fate. Due to the frequency and scale of the executions during the Reign of Terror, the tumbrils played a central role in the public spectacle of the executions, with crowds often gathering to witness the condemned being transported through the streets.

   The word "tumbril" originated from the French word "tombereau," meaning a cart used for carrying waste or debris. However, its association with executions during the French Revolution has granted it a specific connotation that refers to these grim and somber transportation vehicles.

   Today, the term "tumbril" is primarily used in historical context to describe the carts of the French Revolution. It serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed during this period and the public's morbid fascination with witnessing the end of human lives.

Common Misspellings for TUMBRILS

• tumberls
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Etymology of TUMBRILS

The word "tumbrils" is derived from the French word "tambour", which means a drum or a tabor, an old-fashioned percussion instrument. It entered the English language in the late 18th century as "tumbril" (without the "s"), referring to a type of cart with a drum-like shape that was used for transporting condemned prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution. Over time, the spelling evolved to "tumbrils" to reflect its plural form.

Similar spelling words for TUMBRILS

• tumbrel,
• tumbril.