Scharfrichter

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • an executioner, particularly for wet executions

Etymology

Affix from German scharf (sharp, hot, aroused) + German Richter (judge, one who makes right, arranger).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Richter

Gloss

judge, one who makes right, arranger

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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