draw and quarter

Definitions of draw and quarter
  1. verb
    pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him
    synonyms: draw, quarter
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    type of:
    kill
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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