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Dict. The Hangman of that Name, but now all his Successors. He exercised his office circa 1663-87. It was Ketch who bungled the execution of Monmouth. There are innumerable contemporary references to him. cf. Dryden's Epilogue to The Duke of Guise : 'Jack Ketch', says I, ''s an excellent physician. p. 286 The Nursery. Vide note, little Mrs. Ariell, Vol. II, p. 430-1. p. 287 King. Mr. Westwood.
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