Definition of "hangmen" [hangmen]

• Plural form of hangman. (noun)

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• "Protestant writers who have used such terms as 'a scandalous hypocrite, ''a cursed war-song of hell,' 'hangmen's slaves,'"
• "In ancient times certain classes of people, such as hangmen, actors, and others, were considered infamous by their very employment, but at present the actual opinion of the community must be consulted."
• "The hangmen in Iran have already executed thousands of MEK members over the course of the last three decades."