Jack Ketch
a public hangman.
Origin of Jack Ketch
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How to use Jack Ketch in a sentence
Among the rioters, to sum up the account of their infamy and wretchedness, was Jack Ketch himself.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2 | Camden PelhamCome, at last urged Jack Ketch, the time is arrived; but his coaxing words and tone were unavailing.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2 | Camden Pelham(he pulls the rope forcibly down, and hangs Jack Ketch) Huzza!
Punch and Judy | Willliam J. JuddPunch knocks down Jack Ketch, and continues to dance and sing.
Punch and Judy | Willliam J. JuddFor this impudent usurpation of judiciary powers Jack Ketch was forced to flee and never dared return.
The Criminal Prosecution and Capital Punishment of Animals | Edmund P. Evans
British Dictionary definitions for Jack Ketch
/ (kɛtʃ) /
British archaic a hangman
Origin of Jack Ketch
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