in sense 1 ˈhed|man or -maa(ə)n, in sense 2 -_mən noun
( plural headmen )
Etymology: Middle English hevedman, hedman, from Old English hēafodman, from hēafod head + man — more at head , man
1.
a. : overseer , foreman , chief
b. : a lesser chief or subleader of a primitive community (as a clan, tribe, or village)
2. : headsman