Meaning of doomsman | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Examples

“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.”

“Finally, although the hundred did not send⟳ doomsmen or suitors to the county court, Macclesfield men attended the sessions and acted as jurors.”

“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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