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Doomsman

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter); an umpire. archaic, historical

    "The fire shall burn about the Doomsman."

  2. 2
    One who carries out a judgement or sentencing; executioner. rare

    "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."

Etymology

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

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