headsman
a member of a gang that carries out death sentences.
derived from medieval times, where a headsman would behead criminals or traitors in public executions.
see hitman, executioner
derived from medieval times, where a headsman would behead criminals or traitors in public executions.
see hitman, executioner
Ser Ilyn Payne AKA The King's Justice was the royal headsman for King Joffrey I Baratheon's court in the 'a song of Ice and Fire' saga.