deathsman

[ deths-muhn ]

noun

, Archaic.

, plural deaths·men.

1. an executioner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deathsman¹

First recorded in 1580–90; death + 's ¹ + man

Example Sentences

Flie lust, as the deathsman of the soule, and defile not the Temple of the holy ghost.

From Project Gutenberg

From his arms thou shalt start with horror, as from those of thy wronged father's betrayer,—perchance his deathsman!

From Project Gutenberg

Nearer and nearer press the populace,—another moment, and the deathsman is defrauded.

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