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lockman

Lockman (noun) means a public executioner.

noun
1
A public executioner.
2
An officer who acts as a kind of undersheriff to the governor.
3
A criminal who is skilled at picking locks and disabling alarm systems.
4
A man who operates a lock on a waterway.
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Etymology

From lock + man.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of lockman?

"lockman" (noun) means a public executioner.

What are the different meanings of lockman?

"lockman" has 3 main meanings: 1. A public executioner; 2. An officer who acts as a kind of undersheriff to the governor; 3. A criminal who is skilled at picking locks and disabling alarm systems.

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