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doomsman

noun

Etymology

From Middle English domesman, equivalent to doom + -s- + man.

  1. inherited from domesman

Definitions

  1. One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter)

    One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter); an umpire.

    • The fire shall burn about the Doomsman.
    • And the King marveled at the wisdom of the doomsman, and said to him: "Now I know that all I have heard is truth. […]"
    • A doomsman might even interrupt the proceedings and point out the law.

  2. One who carries out a judgement or sentencing

    One who carries out a judgement or sentencing; executioner.

    • At the place of execution, Dorothea begged the doomsman to tarry a little, and kneeling by the block, she raised her hands to heaven and prayed earnestly.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA