Definition of Draw and quarter

1. Verb. Pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him. "In the old days, people were drawn and quartered for certain crimes"

Exact synonyms: Draw, Quarter
Generic synonyms: Kill
Derivative terms: Quarter

Lexicographical Neighbors of Draw And Quarter

drawn-out
drawnwork
drawnworks
drawn butter
drawplate
drawplates
draws
drawshave
drawshaves
drawstring
drawstrings
drawstring bag
drawtube
drawtube
drawtubes
draw and quarter (current term)
draw away
draw a bead on
draw a blank
draw a line
draw back
draw close
draw in
draw near
draw off
draw out
draw play
draw poker
draw rein
draw the line

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