Hinrichtungs-, Blutgerüst.
ETYM Old Fren. eschafault, eschafaut, escafaut, escadafaut, French échafaud; probably originally the same word as Eng. and French catafalque, Italian catafalco. Related to Catafalque.
1. A platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded).
2. A temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers.