Headsman
Headsman noun - An executioner who beheads the condemned person.
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Public executioner and headsman are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Public executioner" instead a noun "Headsman".
Public executioner
Public executioner noun - An official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant.
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Synonyms for Public executioner
Headsman and public executioner are semantically related. You can use "Headsman" instead a noun phrase "Public executioner".
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