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Definition of Ganch
1. v. t. To drop from a high place upon sharp stakes or hooks, as the Turks dropped malefactors, by way of punishment.
Definition of Ganch
1. Verb. To drop from a high place upon sharp stakes or hooks as a punishment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ganch
1. to impale [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: impale
Medical Definition of Ganch
1. To drop from a high place upon sharp stakes or hooks, as the Turks dropped malefactors, by way of punishment. "Ganching, which is to let fall from on high upon hooks, and there to hang until they die." (Sandys) Origin: Cf. F. Ganche, also Sp. & Pg. Gancho hook, It. Gancio. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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