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What does headman mean?

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Noun
  1. Alternative spelling of head man
  2. (informal) headmaster
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These female representatives were assigned to participate actively in hearings of customary courts, and generally act as deputy to the headman.
A suit of clothing was to be given the chief and headman every three years, and medals and flags when the treaty was signed.
Annuities were to be paid: five dollars per person, fifteen dollars per headman, and twenty-five dollars per chief.
Customary Court is administered by the chief, headman or court president with the assistance of elders in the community.
To escape, claims its headman, Abu Sakr, all but 14 of the camp's 160 families have fled deeper into the hills.
Contacts: Inform local authorities, such as local extension agents, the mayor, headman and tell them what you are doing.

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