DEEMSTER

Etymology

Noun

deemster (plural deemsters)

A judge; one who pronounces sentence or doom.

A judge on the Isle of Man.

Source: Wiktionary


Deem"ster, n. Etym: [Deem + -ster; i. e., doomster. Cf. Dempster.]

Definition: A judge in the Isle of Man who decides controversies without process. Cowell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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