2006-11-06 06:59:39 · 6 answers · asked by Bryan J 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The term lynching originated with Charles Lynch, a planter who lived in Virginia during the 1700's. He and his neighbors took the law into their own hands and punished Tories (British sympathizers) and others who plundered their property. The term came to be applied to physical punishment such as whipping and tarring and feathering.
2006-11-06 07:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by Nancy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where Did Lynching Originate
2017-01-09 18:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the previous phrase "the Lynch law" which refers to a family
2006-11-06 07:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by eratkos7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lyching is a term that originated as a result of the civil war. It is actually named after a confederate named lynch. It is not to hard to fathom what he did to get the action named after him.
2006-11-06 08:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by Diddytron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lynching :
Definition -
"Main Entry: lynch
Pronunciation: 'linch
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: lynch law
: to put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal sanction
- lynch·er noun "
( http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/lynching )
Derivation -
"The word "lynching" is recorded in English since 1835, as a verb derived from the earlier expression Lynch law (known since 1811), which clearly seems named after the Lynch family, whose surname derives either from Old English hlinc "hill" or from Irish Loingseach "sailor", though which member remains disputed."
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynching )
"The term lynching probably derived from the name Charles Lynch (1736-96), a justice of the peace who administered rough justice in Virginia. "
( http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAlynching.htm )
I hope that helps...
2006-11-06 07:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by bubbabuddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Judge Lynch
2006-11-06 07:02:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋