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Ganch
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What's The Definition Of Ganch?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ganch: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ganch: See Also | Ganch In Webster's Dictionary \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.
Ganching, which is to let fall from on high upon hooks,
and there to hang until they die. --Sandys.
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