Headman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headman is a noun meaning (informal, rare, chiefly India) headmaster.
Meaning
(informal, rare, chiefly India) headmaster.
More Meanings
- An executioner who beheads people.
- Alternative form of head man.
Example Sentences
My headman cast me in a blissful swoon, His axe cut off my cares from cumbered breast.
Teachers were in the playground and our school Headman, Mrs. Rupali Chandra was on the stage.
But then Nash speaks to the school headman on Josie's behalf and persuades him to admit my youngest son.
Their axe was a replica of one which belonged to Magdeburg's headman —famous executioner Wilhelm Riedel.
Word Forms
- headmen
Synonyms for headman
Depending on context, synonyms include chieftain, headsman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headsman, chieftain, head, chef, leader, boss.
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