Definition of Headman

1. Noun. An executioner who beheads the condemned person.

Exact synonyms: Headsman
Generic synonyms: Executioner, Public Executioner

2. Noun. The head of a tribe or clan.
Exact synonyms: Chief, Chieftain, Tribal Chief
Generic synonyms: Leader
Specialized synonyms: Indian Chief, Indian Chieftain, Pendragon
Specialized synonyms: Glendower, Owen Glendower, Hrolf, Rolf, Rollo
Derivative terms: Chieftainship

Definition of Headman

1. n. A head or leading man, especially of a village community.

Definition of Headman

1. a foreman [n HEADMEN] - See also: foreman

Lexicographical Neighbors of Headman

headlessness
headlessnesses
headlight
headlights
headlike
headline
headlined
headliner
headliners
headlines
headlinese
headlining
headlock
headlocks
headlong
headman (current term)
headmark
headmarks
headmaster
headmasters
headmastership
headmasterships
headmen
headmistress
headmistresses
headmistressship
headmost
headmould shot
headnote
headnotes

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