noun
doomsman
Doomsman (noun) means someone who gives a judgement, such as a judge or arbiter.
noun
1
Someone who gives a judgement, such as a judge or arbiter.
"Finally, although the hundred did not send doomsmen or suitors to the county court, Macclesfield men attended the sessions and acted as jurors."
— Dorothy J. Clayton, The Administration of the County Palatine of Chester (1990)
2
Someone who carries out a sentence that has been passed; an 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."
— William Canton, A Child's Book of Saints (1907)
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Etymology
From Middle English domesman, equivalent to doom + -s- + man.
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What is the meaning of doomsman?
"doomsman" (noun) means someone who gives a judgement, such as a judge or arbiter.
What is another word for doomsman?
Other words for "doomsman" include justiciary, arbitrator, judge, justiciar, justice.
What are the different meanings of doomsman?
"doomsman" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who gives a judgement, such as a judge or arbiter; 2. Someone who carries out a sentence that has been passed; an executioner.
