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Clue 9 Svensk Ordbok. 2015.
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Christina Johansdotter — (died 1740) was a Swedish murderer, who killed a child in Stockholm with the sole purpose of being executed. She is an example of those who seek suicide through execution by committing a murder. Contents 1 The murder 2 Context 3 See also … Wikipedia
Schafott — Sn erw. fach. (16. Jh.) Entlehnung. Entlehnt aus nndl. schavot Schaugerüst, Blutgerüst , dieses aus mndl. sc(h)avot u.ä., aus afrz. chafaud, chafaut, aus früh rom. * catafalcium (Katafalk). Die Bedeutung Hinrichtungsgerüst demnach in einer… … Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen sprache
