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Deathsman

Deathsman, executioner, hangman.

Carnifex

The public executioner at Rome who executed persons of the lowest rank hence an executioner or hangman

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Deathsman

An executioner a headsman or hangman

Hanger

One who hangs or causes to be hanged a hangman

Hangmanship

The office or character of a hangman

Jack Ketch

A public executioner or hangman

Lockman

to execute the orders of the governor, much like our under-sheriff. Also an old Scots term for the hangman; so called because one of his dues consisted in taking a small ladleful (Scottice, lock) of meal out

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