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necktie party

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noun

Older Slang.

  1. a lynching or other execution by hanging.

Etymology

Origin of necktie party

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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In some unaccountable way it had been whispered around until, before recess was over, nearly everyone, excepting Deacon Littlefield, knew that Aggie proposed giving what she called" a necktie party."

From A District Messenger Boy and a Necktie Party by Otis, James

This ain't no necktie party that you're asked to assist in!'

From Dracula's Guest by Stoker, Bram

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