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necklace Definition


Dictionary Home » Words Starting with N » nebbich ... needled » necklace


necklace
noun
    1. A string of beads or jewels, etc, or a chain, worn round the neck as jewellery.
    2. In S Africa: the punishment of having a tyre soaked in petrol placed around the neck or shoulders and set alight, traditionally used by Blacks to kill Blacks thought to be sympathizers or supporters of the government then enforcing apartheid.
      Form: necklacing (also)
verb
    necklaced, necklacing
    1. In S Africa: to kill someone with a necklace.
Etymology: 16c: neck + lace in the sense ‘cord' or ‘tie'.



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