headman
1. an executioner who beheads the condemned person • Syn: headsman • Hypernyms: executioner, public executioner 2. the head of a tribe or clan • Syn: tribal chief, chieftain, chief • Derivationally related forms: chieftainship (for: chieftain) • Hypernyms: leader • Hyponyms: Indian chief, Indian chieftain, pendragon • Instance Hyponyms: Glendower, Owen Glendower, Rollo, Rolf, Hrolf
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