English Explanatory Dictionary

doomsman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter); an umpire.
  2. One who carries out a judgement or sentencing; executioner.

Word forms

doomsman doomsmen domesman

Etymology

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

Synonyms

arbitrator justicer referendary doomsman judg judge justice justiciar justiciary
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