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Definition of Garrotte
1. Verb. Strangle with an iron collar. "They want to garrotte the prisoners "; "People were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain"
Generic synonyms: Strangle, Strangulate, Throttle
Derivative terms: Garotte, Garroter, Garrotter
2. Noun. An instrument of execution for execution by strangulation.
Generic synonyms: Instrument Of Execution
Derivative terms: Garotte
Definition of Garrotte
1. Noun. an iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation ¹
2. Noun. something, especially a cord or wire used for strangulation ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) to execute by strangulation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Garrotte
1. to garrote [v -ROTTED, -ROTTING, -ROTTES] - See also: garrote
Lexicographical Neighbors of Garrotte
Literary usage of Garrotte
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Travels in North America During the Years 1834, 1835 & 1836: Including a by Charles Augustus Murray (1839)
"The garrotte. — Execution of Culprits. — Streets of Havana Idlers. — Manufacture
of Cigars. THE first appearance of New Orleans is not remarkably striking; ..."
2. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican: A Historical, Geographical, Political by Brantz Mayer (1852)
"STATISTICS OF CRIME IN THE CAPITAL garrotte. MEXICAN OPINIONS. SINCE the downfall
of Iturbide the ..."
3. Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive by Alfred Burnett (1863)
"[The Honorable FELIX garrotte arose, and said:] MR. PRESIDENT, AND GENTLEMEN OF
THIS LYCEUM : I suppose the whole country is aware that I take sides with ..."
4. Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814 by William Grattan, Charles William Chadwick Oman (1902)
"... officers—Seizure of a Spanish priest—Proved to be a spy in the service of the
enemy—His execution by the garrotte. ORDER having been at length restored, ..."
5. Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, from 1809 to 1814 by William Grattan, Charles William Chadwick Oman (1902)
"... officers—Seizure of a Spanish priest—Proved to be a spy in the service of the
enemy—His execution by the garrotte. ORDER having been at length restored, ..."
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