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
Idir-Northern African, Berber
MaËLys-French
Laurence (2)lo-RAWNSFrench
Petronius-Ancient Roman
Jahel-Biblical
Jawdat-Arabic