Jack Ketch — [Perh. fr. Jack, the proper name + Prov. E. ketch a hangman, fr. ketch, for catch to seize; but see the citations below.] A public executioner, or hangman. [Eng.] [1913 Webster] The manor of Tyburn was formerly held by Richard Jaquett, where… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ketch — Ketch, n. A hangman. See {Jack Ketch}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jack Ketch — [kech′] n. [after a famous Eng public executioner, died 1686] Brit. an official hangman … English World dictionary
Jack Ketchum — Jack Ketchum, Salon du Livre 2009 Jack Ketchum ist das Pseudonym des US amerikanischen Schriftstellers Dallas Mayr (* 1946). Mayr tritt als Autor ausschließlich unter diesem Pseudonym auf; sein richtiger Name ist relativ unbekannt … Deutsch Wikipedia
Jack Ketch — John (Jack) Ketch (died 1686) was an English executioner employed by King Charles II. An immigrant of Irish extraction, he became famous through the way he performed his duties during the tumults of the 1680s, when he was often mentioned in… … Wikipedia
Ketch (disambiguation) — A ketch is a sailing craft with two masts.Ketch may also refer to:* Daniel Ketch, a Marvel Comics character * Jack Ketch (died 1686), English executioneree also* Catch … Wikipedia
Jack Horner (Fables) — Superherobox caption = Jack running from Fabletown, cover art for Jack of Fables #1 character name = Jack Horner publisher = Vertigo Comics debut = Fables #1 (July 2002) creators = Bill Willingham alliance color = background:#ffc0c0 alter ego =… … Wikipedia
Jack TV — Infobox TV channel name = Jack TV logofile = JackTV.jpg logoalt = Jack TV logo logosize = 200px launch = May 2005 country = PHI broadcast area = PHI headquarters = Antipolo City, PHI owner = Solar Entertainment Corporation slogan = It s… … Wikipedia
jack ketch — ˈjakˈkech noun Usage: usually capitalized J&K Etymology: after Jack (John) Ketch died 1686 English executioner Britain : a public executioner; specifically … Useful english dictionary
Jack Ketchum — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Ketchum. Jack Ketchum est un écrivain américain né en 1946. Sous son vrai nom, Dallas Mayr, il fut le secrétaire de Henry Miller. Sous son pseudonyme, inspiré du nom traditionnellement porté par les bourreaux… … Wikipédia en Français
