lynching
|lynch/ing|
C1
/ˈlɪn.tʃɪŋ/
(lynch)
extrajudicial killing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lynch' originates from the name of Charles Lynch, an American revolutionary who led extrajudicial trials.
Historical Evolution
'lynch' was derived from the practice of 'Lynch's Law,' which referred to informal justice.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to informal justice, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extrajudicial killing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/20 03:27