| 词条 | Scharfrichter |
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The term Scharfrichter (German for executioner, literally: "sharp judge") refers specifically to a tradition of executioners in the German states. Using a sword of execution, they had the responsibility of actually executing prisoners; his assistant, the "Löwe" (lion), would carry out tasks such as forcibly conveying prisoners to the presence of a judge (while roaring, hence the name), "rubbish clearance", burying unwanted bodies, and carrying out brandings. The Scharfrichter was a well-known figure nicknamed the "Mate of Death" and instantly recognizable in their traditional black frock coat and silk top hat.[1] The word "Scharfrichter" is composed of the words "scharf" (sharp/edged), and "Richter" (judge), because he had to do justice (richten) with the sword. See also
References1. ^{{cite book |last=Farrington |first=Karen |title=Dark Justice: A History of Punishment and Torture |url=https://books.google.es/books?id=2M5nPQAACAAJ |publisher=Smithmark |year=1996 |page=132 |isbn=0-7651-9910-6}} 2 : Capital punishment|German executioners |
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