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
Zsigmond-Hungarian
Italia-Italian
ClemenceKLEM-əntsEnglish
Manolomah-NO-loSpanish
Chiyembekezochee-yem-bay-KAY-zoSouthern African, Chewa
Juanita[hwa:'ni:tə]