Synonyms for hangman

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hang-muh n for 1; hang-man for 2

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæŋ mən for 1; ˈhæŋˌmæn for 2

Définition of hangman

Origin : public executioner, mid-14c. (mid-13c. as a surname), from hang (v.) + man (n.). As the name of a spelling game, by 1951. Hangestere "female executioner" is found mid-15c.

noun garroter

Example sentences :

Between friends, there is overmuch of the hangman in him, and too little of the prince.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

These vermin are more to be feared than hangman's cord or headsman's axe.'
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

I ought to be able to; I've lifted up a good many in my time,' said the hangman.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

We shall see how they welcome the hangman, now that it comes home to him.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

Some of them hurried up to where he lay;—the hangman with them.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

Tug as he would at the old man's wrists, the hangman could not force him to unclench his hands.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

Consider, pray, sir, that if you trouble me I have no need to do my own office of hangman.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

Chew you the cud of that until the hangman's coming in the morning.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

To betray your father into the hands of his enemies; to deliver him up to the hangman.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

They 've no more choice in the matter than the hangman has as to who be 'll hang.
Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

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