lincz

Polish

Etymology

Pseudo-loan from American English, derived from lynch.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlint͡ʂ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -int͡ʂ
  • Syllabification: lincz

Noun

lincz m inan

  1. lynching, lynch law (execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging) [with na (+ locative) ‘whom’]
    Hypernym: samosąd
  2. (figurative) massive outpouring of criticism [with na (+ locative) ‘whom’]

Declension

Derived terms

verbs

Further reading

  • lincz in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • lincz in Polish dictionaries at PWN
  • lincz in PWN's encyclopedia