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Definition of Headsman

Headsman
Headsman Heads"man, n.; pl. Headsmen. An executioner who cuts off heads. --Dryden.

Meaning of Headsman from wikipedia

- An executioner, also known as a hangman or headsman, is an official who effects a sentence of capital punishment on a condemned person. The executioner...
- The Headsman (aka Shadow of the Sword, Au. Henker) is a 2005 film directed by Simon Aeby. Set in early 16th century Tyrol, it is set before the background...
- executioner who carries out executions by beheading is sometimes called a headsman. Accidental decapitation can be the result of an explosion, a car or industrial...
- Headsman is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. His apparent real name is Cleavon Twain (a play on the...
- in 1813, suggests that the execution was carried out by an experienced headsman. It was common practice for the severed head of a traitor to be held up...
- These were: The Last Will and Testament of Richard Brandon, Esquire, headsman and hangman to the Pretended Parliament; The Confession of Richard Brandon...
- for H.A.M.M.E.R. The new roster consisted of: Black Widow Ghost Paladin Headsman Ant-Man Grizzly Scourge (Field leader) Mister X One of their first missions...
- Black Widow - Revealed to be Natasha Romanoff in disguise. Paladin Ghost Headsman Mister X Scourge Grizzly During the "Heroic Age" storyline, the following...
- including the breaking wheel, the gallows, burning at the stake, and the headsman about to behead a victim who has just taken wine and communion. In one...
- control of Air Force One with the Goblin (actually new Thunderbolts member Headsman), Doc Samson, and the new president aboard. As part of Osborn's plan, the...