garroter

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In an assemblage where the Speaker of the House has been obliged to rule out of bounds such phrases as "blood drinker," and "garroter," Menzies appears pained by the rude vigor around him.

From Time Magazine Archive

He is a harmless enough fellow, Parker by name, a garroter by trade, and a remarkable performer upon the jew's-harp.

From The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

Washington is likewise the greatest garroter of truth; and I am sure that the truth about the last battles will be throttled and never elucidated.

From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count

He is a harmless enough fellow, Parker by name, a garroter by trade, and a remarkable performer upon the Jew's harp.

From The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir