garrotes
plural of garrote
garrotes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of garrote
Source: Wiktionary
Gar*rote", n. Etym: [Sp. garrote, from garra claw, talon, of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. & W. gar leg, ham, shank. Cf. Garrot stick, Garter.]
Definition: A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct; also, the instrument by means of which the punishment is inflicted.
Gar*rote", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Garroted; p. pr. & vb. n. Garroting.]
Definition: To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 June 2025
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