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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ganching, which is to let fall from on high upon hooks, and there to hang until they die. Sandys. [ 1913 Webster ]