Ganch (?), v. t. [Cf. F. ganche,
n., also Sp. & Pg. gancho hook, It.
gancio.] To drop from a high place upon sharp stakes or
hooks, as the Turks dropped malefactors, by way of
punishment.
Ganching, which is to let fall from on high
upon hooks, and there to hang until they die.
Sandys.