lynch
意味
- …に私刑(リンチ)を加える
例文
I ran into Mr. Lynch on the bus.
バスの中でリンチ氏に出くわした。
I ran into Mr Lynch on the bus.
バスの中でリンチ氏に出くわした。
語源
英語の原文(Wiktionary)
First attested 1835, from Lynch law, which appeared in 1811. There is a popular claim that it was named after William Lynch, but equally strong arguments would have it named after Charles Lynch. For the surname, see Lynch. Ultimately a possible doublet of linch.