| 释义 |
hang-woman nonce-wd.
A woman who performs the function of a hangman.
1883Philad. Press 30 Aug. 4, In Ireland, a sheriff once, not being able to find a hangman, hired a hangwoman. 1884Pall Mall G. 4 Jan. 11/1 Some amusing tales about sextons and hangmen (and of one hang-woman). |