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Definition: Ganch
Ganch
\Ganch\, v. t. [Cf. F. ganche, n., also Sp. & Pg. gancho
hook, It. gancio.]
To drop from a high place upon sharp stakes or hooks, as the
Turks dropped malefactors, by way of punishment.
[1913 Webster]
Ganching, which is to let fall from on high upon hooks,
and there to hang until they die. --Sandys.
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