deathsman

[ deths-muh n ]
/ ˈdɛθs mən /

noun, plural deaths·men. Archaic.

an executioner.

Origin of deathsman

First recorded in 1580–90; death + 's1 + man1

Example sentences from the Web for deathsman

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

    The Last Of The Barons, Complete |Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Flie lust, as the deathsman of the soule, and defile not the Temple of the holy ghost.

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

    Zanoni |Edward Bulwer Lytton