Usually means: Metal gag for punishing women.
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  1. branks: Merriam-Webster
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  3. branks: Collins English Dictionary
  4. branks: Wordnik
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  8. branks: Online Etymology Dictionary
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  10. Branks: AllWords.com Multi-Lingual Dictionary
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  1. Branks: Urban Dictionary

Definitions from Wiktionary (branks)

noun:  (historical) A punishment device, especially for scolding women, consisting of a cage to enclose the head, with a metal gag for the mouth; a scold's bridle.

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