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headman

noun head·man

: a man who is the leader of a tribe or village

Full Definition of HEADMAN

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

before 12th century

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