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Bible Encyclopedias
Scavenger's Daughter
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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SCAVENGER'S DAUGHTER (corruption of Skevington's or Skeffington's Daughter), an instrument of torture in use during the 16th century in England. It was invented by Sir W. Skevington, lieutenant of the Tower in the reign of Henry VIII. It consisted of a wide iron hoop which by means of screws was tightened round the victim's body until the blood was forced from the nose and ears, and sometimes even from the hands and feet.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Scavenger's Daughter'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/s/scavengers-daughter.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Scavenger's Daughter'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/s/scavengers-daughter.html. 1910.
