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Garrote \Gar*rote"\, n. [Sp. garrote, from garra claw, talon, of
Celtic origin; cf. Armor. & W. gar leg, ham, shank. Cf.
{Garrot} stick, {Garter}.]
A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron
collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life
become extinct.
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2. The instrument by means of which the garrote[1] is
inflicted.

Syn: garrote, garotte, iron collar.
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3. Hence: A short length of rope or other instrument used to
strangle a person.
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Garrote \Gar*rote"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Garroted}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Garroting}.]
To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat,
from behind, with a view to strangle and rob.
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