linch

Meanings

• verb

  A method of executing someone by hanging them from a tree or other tall structure, without the sanction of the law.

  - "They lynched the man for stealing a horse."
  - "The mob lynched the accused without a trial."

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Variants

List of all variants of linch that leads to same result
lunch , lunches , out to lunch , lunched , luncher , lunchers , lunching , lunch-bucket , lunch counter , lunch counters , lunch box , lunch break , lunch hour , lunch meat , bag lunch , bag lunches , box lunch

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English lynchen, meaning 'to hang'.

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Trivia

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1. The peak of lynching in the United States occurred between 1882 and 1930.

2. The town of Paris, Texas, was named after a lynching that took place there in 1836.

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Related Concepts

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1. racial violence: A form of violence that is motivated by prejudice or hatred towards people based on their race.

2. lynching memorials: Monuments and memorials dedicated to the victims of lynching and the history of racial violence in America.

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Culture

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In the context of American history, lynching is a significant and painful reminder of racial violence and injustice. It was often used as a weapon to intimidate and terrorize African Americans and other marginalized communities.

How to Memorize "linch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mob hanging someone from a tree. Imagine the tension in the air and the fear in the victim's eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lynching' with the concept of injustice and violence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym L-Y-N-C-H: Lynching Your Neighbor Causes Harm.

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