deathsman
Americannoun
PLURAL
deathsmenEtymology
Origin of deathsman
Example Sentences
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The deathsman sold me a black coat of mail, a beaked helmet and a dead spear .
From Time Magazine Archive
Far more expressive than our term of executioner is their solemn one of the deathsman; than our vagabond, their scatterling; than our idiot or lunatic, their moonling,—a word which, Mr. Gifford observes, should not have been suffered to grow obsolete.
From Project Gutenberg
Those who were condemned to be smothered to death by sinking downe into the softe bottome of an high built bedde of roses, neuer dide so sweete a death as I shoulde die, if her rose coloured disdaine were my deathsman.
From Project Gutenberg
In his appointed hour, all was forthcoming— Judge, axe, and deathsman veiled! and my poor eyes Descry—as would thou saw'st!—a figure veiled, Uplooming there—afar, like sunrise, coming!
From Project Gutenberg
A little money, kept to give in alms, I have about me: deathsman, take it all; Thou art the last poor almsman I shall see.
From Project Gutenberg
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