"lynchable" meaning in All languages combined

See lynchable on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From lynch + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lynch|able}} lynch + -able Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} lynchable (not comparable)
  1. Punishable by lynching. Tags: not-comparable
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