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gauntlet2

Syllabification: (gaunt·let)
Pronunciation: /ˈgôntlit/
(also gantlet /ˈgantlit, ˈgônt-/)
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Definition of gauntlet

noun

(in phrase run the gauntlet)
  • 1go through an intimidating or dangerous crowd, place, or experience in order to reach a goal:they had to run the gauntlet of television cameras
  • 2 historical undergo the military punishment of receiving blows while running between two rows of men with sticks.

Origin:

mid 17th century: alteration of gantlope (from Swedish gatlopp, from gata 'lane' + lopp 'course') by association with gauntlet1

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