(1):

(n.) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse.

(2):

(v. t.) To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter.

(3):

(n.) A strong strap or cord.

(4):

(n.) A rope for hanging malefactors; a noose.

(5):

(n.) One who halts or limps; a cripple.