hangman's halter meaning

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hangman's halter (noun): a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging.

Definition of hangman's halter

  1. a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

    Synonyms: hangman's rope, halter, hemp, hempen necktie

    Type of: rope

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