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The public executioner at Rome, who executed persons of the lowest rank; hence, an executioner or hangman.

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  1. n. The public executioner at Rome, who executed persons of the lowest rank; hence, an executioner or hangman.
  2. The public executioner at Rome, who executed persons of the lowest rank; hence, an executioner or hangman.
  3. The public executioner at Rome, who executed persons of thelowest rank; hence, an executioner or hangman.
  4. n. The public executioner at Rome, who executed persons of the lowest rank; hence, an executioner or hangman.