garrotte

[ guh-rot, -roht ]

noun

, gar·rot·ted, gar·rot·ting.

1. garrote.

garrotte

/ ɡəˈrɒt /

noun

1. a Spanish method of execution by strangulation or by breaking the neck
2. the device, usually an iron collar, used in such executions
3. obsolete.
   strangulation of one's victim while committing robbery

verb

1. to execute by means of the garrotte
2. to strangle, esp in order to commit robbery

Derived Forms

• garˈrotter, noun

Other Words From

• gar·rotter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of garrotte¹

C17: from Spanish garrote, perhaps from Old French garrot cudgel; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

I should go, even though I felt as sure as you do that the outcome will be the garrotte or a blank wall and a firing squad.

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Dey garrotte de cap'en and crew, an' Charles go to turn de schooner.

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Garrotte, Garotte, gar-rot′, n. a Spanish mode of strangling criminals.

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His soul shrank from the infamous garrotte, and he aspired to the indulgence of the cuatro tiros (four shots).

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I should call out to you though they had the garrotte at my neck.

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