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