
Tumbril
Historical Connotation
Tumbril often symbolizes doom or impending punishment from past historical use.
Her dismissal felt like being in a tumbril, a tragic end to her career.
French Revolution
Tumbril is closely associated with the French Revolution, evoking strong imagery.
His novel set during the uprising described the foreboding rumble of a tumbril.
Rare Usage
The term is old-fashioned and not commonplace in modern language use.
Finding 'tumbril' in a contemporary text surprised the young reader. Compare with
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