garrotte
[ guh-rot, -roht ]
/ gəˈrɒt, -ˈroʊt /
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noun, verb (used with object), gar·rot·ted, gar·rot·ting.
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British Dictionary definitions for garrotte
garrotte
garrote or garotte
/ (ɡəˈrɒt) /
noun
a Spanish method of execution by strangulation or by breaking the neck
the device, usually an iron collar, used in such executions
obsolete strangulation of one's victim while committing robbery
verb (tr)
to execute by means of the garrotte
to strangle, esp in order to commit robbery
Derived forms of garrotte
garrotter, garroter or garotter, nounWord Origin for garrotte
C17: from Spanish garrote, perhaps from Old French garrot cudgel; of obscure origin
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