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headman

One entry found.

Main Entry: head·man

Function: noun

Date: before 12th century

1 a\ˈhed-ˈman\ : foreman, overseer b\-ˈman, -ˌman\ : a lesser chief of a primitive community
2\-mən\ : headsman

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