igˈzekyəd.ə(r), eg-, ÷ -kə-, -ətə(r), in sense 1a “ or ˈeksəˌkyüd.ə(r) or -ˌkyütə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English executour, from Old French executor, from Latin executor, exsecutor, from executus, exsecutus (past participle of exequi, exsequi to execute) + -or — more at execution
1.
a. : one who executes something (as a purpose, duty, function, work of art) : doer , performer , agent
b. obsolete : executioner
2. : the person appointed by a testator to execute his will or to see its provisions carried into effect after his decease