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headsman Definition and Meaning in English (headsman definition)

noun
Synonyms:executionerbeheader
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Headsman definition: A public executioner who carries out death sentences by beheading.

Definitions of Headsman

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A public executioner who carries out death sentences by beheading.

Example Sentences

historical

“The headsman's axe was a symbol of ultimate justice in medieval times.”

historical

“Before the execution, the condemned man faced the headsman with stoic resolve.”

Synonyms

executionerbeheader

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gerundbeheading
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