lyncher
(ˈlɪnʃə(r))
[f. lynch v. + -er1.]
One who lynches; one who punishes or helps to punish by lynch law, esp. one who puts (an offender) to death by summary process.
| 1839 Niles' Reg. 15 June 256/2 Lynchers punished. 1847 Harbinger 7 Aug. 136/1 The company of lynchers once formed, they proceed to the execution of summary justice. 1881 Times 21 Feb. 5/6 The mob of lynchers numbered 200. |