Where does “garotte” come from?
garotte (English) comes from English garrotte, from Spanish garrote, from French garrot, from Old Occitan garra — leg.
garotte (English): Alternative spelling of garrotte
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of garrotte
Ancestry of “garotte”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | garrotte | A cord, wire or similar used for strangulation;... |
| 2 | Spanish | garrote | garrote; club, cudgel |
| 3 | French | garrot | tourniquet; garrot; garrote |
| 4 | Old Occitan | garra | leg |
Words derived from “garotte”