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
Grigore-Romanian
RichRICHEnglish
Norma['nɔ:mə]
Wibawawee-BAH-wahIndonesian
Bent (1)BENTDanish
Ruaridh-Scottish