lynch

See also: Lynch

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɪntʃ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪntʃ
  • Homophone: Lynch

Etymology 1

First attested 1835, from Lynch law that appeared in 1811. There is a popular claim that it was named after William Lynch, but equally strong arguments would have it named after Charles Lynch.

Verb

lynch (third-person singular simple present lynches, present participle lynching, simple past and past participle lynched)

  1. To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging.
Synonyms
  • (execute without a proper legal trial): string up
Derived terms
Translations

Etymology 2

Noun

lynch (plural lynches)

  1. Alternative form of linch

German

Verb

lynch

  1. Imperative singular of lynchen.
  2. (colloquial) First-person singular present of lynchen.
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