Headsman definition
An executioner, especially one who executes by beheading.
noun
An executioner who beheads those condemned to die.
noun
1885 — Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado.
And made him Headsman, for we said,
"Who's next to be decapited.
Cannot cut off another's head.
Until he's cut his own off[....]"
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Noun
Singular:
headsman
Plural:
headsmenOrigin of headsman
- From head’s + man.
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