Noose
,—a running knot, which is capable of fitting necks of all sizes. very convenient for the People to have by them when summary justice is administered to wicked kings and corrupt ministers.
,—a running knot, which is capable of fitting necks of all sizes. very convenient for the People to have by them when summary justice is administered to wicked kings and corrupt ministers.
Entry taken from Political Dictionary, edited by Charles Pigott from prison and printed in 1795.