noun
headsman
Headsman (noun) means a person who leads or is in charge; a leader.
noun
1
A person who leads or is in charge; a leader.
2
Someone whose job is to execute condemned people by beheading them.
3
A mine worker who moves coal from the coalface to the main passage, sometimes helped by a younger worker.
4
The captain of a whaling ship.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English heddysman, equivalent to head, -s- and -man. It is cognate with Scots hedisman and heidisman ("head man; chief; commander"). Compare also Danish høvedsmand ("captain"), Swedish hövitsman ("captain"), Icelandic höfuðsmaður ("captain") and German Hauptmann ("captain").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of headsman?
"headsman" (noun) means a person who leads or is in charge; a leader.
What is another word for headsman?
Other words for "headsman" include headman.
What are the different meanings of headsman?
"headsman" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who leads or is in charge; a leader; 2. Someone whose job is to execute condemned people by beheading them; 3. A mine worker who moves coal from the coalface to the main passage, sometimes helped by a younger worker.
