doomsman

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter); an umpire. archaic,historical
    — The fire shall burn about the Doomsman.
  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.

词形变化

doomsmen plural domesman alternative,obsolete

词源

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