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
Saqui-Native American, Mapuche
Dror-Hebrew
LeytonLAY-tənEnglish (Rare)
PimPIMDutch
Elektra-Greek Mythology
Gyeong-Jagyung-jahKorean