executioner

Noun

A person who carries out a sentence of death on a legally condemned person.

ریشه

From late Middle English 'execuciouner', from Old French 'executeur', from 'executer' meaning 'carry into effect'.

مثال

• The executioner was masked to conceal his identity.
• In medieval times, the executioner was often a feared figure.
• The executioner carried out the sentence at dawn.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Masked executioner Royal executioner Medieval executioner Professional executioner