pillory n. + Add to list US //ˈpɪɫɝi// UK //pˈɪləɹˌi// pil·lo·ry SynonymsEtymology Synonyms blastcrucifygibbetsavageOriginLATpīla→PROespilori→OFRpilori→MEpilory→ENpillory From Middle English pilory, pillorie, from Old French pilori, pellori, which is either from Old Occitan espilori or Latin pīla (“pillar”).