Definition of hangman

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Hangman (n.) One who hangs another; esp., one who makes a business of hanging; a public executioner; -- sometimes used as a term of reproach, without reference to office..

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Carnifex :: Carnifex (n.) The public executioner at Rome, who executed persons of the lowest rank; hence, an executioner or hangman..
Hangman :: Hangman (n.) One who hangs another; esp., one who makes a business of hanging; a public executioner; -- sometimes used as a term of reproach, without reference to office..
Halter :: Halter (v. t.) To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter..
Hangmanship :: Hangmanship (n.) The office or character of a hangman.
Underhangman :: Underhangman (n.) An assistant or deputy hangman.
Deathsman :: Deathsman (n.) An executioner; a headsman or hangman.
Executioner :: Executioner (n.) One who puts to death in conformity to legal warrant, as a hangman..
Jack Ketch :: "Jack Ketch () A public executioner, or hangman..
Hanger :: Hanger (n.) One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman..
Ketch :: Ketch (n.) A hangman. See Jack Ketch.
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