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headsman

 

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Noun headsman has 1 sense
  1. headsman, headman - an executioner who beheads the condemned person
    --1 is a kind of executioner, public executioner

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Headsman

Description:

The term "headsman" refers to an executioner or a person responsible for decapitating individuals as a form of punishment, particularly during medieval times.

Examples:

  1. Noun: The headsman was known for his precision and swiftness when carrying out executions.
  2. Noun: The infamous headsman was feared throughout the kingdom for his brutal methods.
  3. Noun: In history books, the role of the headsman is often described as a grim and macabre occupation.
  4. Noun: The executioner's axe used by the headsman was solely reserved for carrying out death sentences.
  5. Related Product: Executioner Costume
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