Word of the Day (04-07-05)

gar·rote or gar·rotten.

1. 1. A method of execution formerly practiced in Spain, in which a tightened iron collar is used to strangle or break the neck of a condemned person.
   2. The iron collar used for such an execution.
2. 1. Strangulation, especially in order to rob.
   2. A cord or wire used for strangling.

tr.v. gar·rot·ed, or gar·rot·ted gar·rot·ing, or gar·rot·ting gar·rotes or gar·rottes

1. To execute by garrote.
2. To strangle in order to rob.