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