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
Raphael['reifl]
MarcieMAHR-seeEnglish
Sophus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Khamisi-Eastern African, Swahili
Bratomil-Medieval Slavic
AurÉLieo-re-LEEFrench