NECKLACE


Meaning of NECKLACE in English

n. & v.

n. 1 a chain or string of beads, precious stones, links, etc., worn as an ornament round the neck. 2 S.Afr. a tyre soaked or filled with petrol, placed round a victim's neck, and set alight.

v.tr. S.Afr. kill with a 'necklace'.

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