GARROTE
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Traducere: română
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Gar*rote" (?), n. [Sp. garrote, from garra claw, talon, of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. & W. gar leg, ham, shank. Cf. Garrot stick, Garter.] A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct.
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2. The instrument by means of which the garrote{1} is inflicted.
Syn. -- garrote, garotte, iron collar.
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3. Hence: A short length of rope or other instrument used to strangle a person.
[PJC]
Gar*rote", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Garroted; p. pr. & vb. n. Garroting.] To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob.
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