Headman and Retainer

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Headman noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.

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Retainer is an antonym for headman.

Retainer noun - A person hired to perform household or personal services.

Usage example: knights being dressed for battle by their retainers

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Headman is an antonym for retainer.

Nearby Words: retain, retained, retaining

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