HyperDic: headman

English > 2 senses of the word headman:
NOUNperson headman, headsmanan executioner who beheads the condemned person
person headman, tribal chief, chieftain, chiefthe head of a tribe or clan
headman > pronunciation
Soundshheh'dmahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > headman: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn executioner who beheads the condemned person.
Synonymheadsman
Broaderexecutioner, public executionerAn official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
English > headman: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningThe head of a tribe or clan.
Synonymstribal chief, chieftain, chief
InstancesGlendower, Owen GlendowerWelsh chieftain who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule / rule in Wales (1359-1416)
Rollo, Rolf, HrolfNorse / Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
NarrowerIndian chief, Indian chieftainThe leader of a group of Native Americans
pendragonThe supreme war chief of the ancient Britons
BroaderleaderA person who rules or guides or inspires others
Spanishcacique, jefa, jefe
Catalancacic, cap

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