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noun
If you make accusations you can't prove you'll argue yourself under the headsman's ax.
Si vous nous accusez sans preuves, vous goûterez la hache du bourreau.
Your insolence swings heavier than your axe, headsman.
Votre insolence est plus pesante que votre hache, bourreau.
It has 20 pounds in it to pay the headsman for his services and distribute alms to the poor.
Elle contient 20 livres, afin de payer le bourreau et de donner l'aumône aux pauvres.
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