Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
headsman
noun
ˈhɛdz.mən
Definition
A headsman is a person who beheads others, typically in the context of execution.
Examples
- The headsman prepared for the execution, grimly focusing on his task.
- Historically, a headsman was often seen at public executions in medieval times.
- In literature, the figure of the headsman symbolizes the ultimate authority of the law.
Meaning
A headsman is someone who performs capital punishment by beheading individuals, often serving in an official capacity in previous eras.
Synonyms
- Executioner
- Decapitator
- Beheader
