lynch

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Etymology 1

First attested 1835, from Lynch law, which appeared in 1811. There is a popular claim that it was named after William Lynch, but equally strong arguments would have it named after Charles Lynch. For the surname, see Lynch.

Verb

lynch (third-person singular simple present lynches, present participle lynching, simple past and past participle lynched)

  1. To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.
    • 2018, “Europe's Flashpoints” (2:12 from the start), in Close Up — The Current Affairs Documentary‎, episode 2, (narration regarding the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt) (actor), via Deutsche Welle TV, av-44888523, archived from the original on 2018-07-31:
      Public anger erupted. Soldiers were lynched in the streets including young recruits proven to have been deceived by their generals about the true intentions of the attack.
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  • (execute without a proper legal trial): string up
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Etymology 2

Noun

lynch (plural lynches)

  1. Alternative form of linch

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Verb

lynch

  1. singular imperative of lynchen
  2. (colloquial) first-person singular present of lynchen
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