Jack Ketch



Jack Ketch

An executioner, particularly for deaths by hanging. John Ketch was a real hangman in 17th-century England. If I lose this account, my boss is going to become Jack Ketch—I'm doomed.
See also: jack

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alem-Bosnian
Rodina-Scottish
Lachesis-Greek Mythology
Florentina-Spanish, Late Roman
Anastazie-Czech
Cilka-Slovene