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hangman(dictionary)
HANGMAN(law)
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hangman (iou)



hangman noun. Pl. -men. ME.
[from HANG verb + MAN noun.]
An executioner, esp. one who executes by hanging. Also, a worthless person. ME.
A word-game for two or more players, in which a tally of failed guesses is kept by drawing a gallows one stroke at a time. M20.
hangmanlike adjective & adverb (rare) (in the manner) of a hangman L17.
hangmanship noun (rare) the office or function of hangman E19.