Domett

American  

[dom-it] / ˈdɒm ɪt /

noun

1. Alfred, 1811–87, British government official and poet: prime minister of New Zealand 1862.

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Domett British  

/ ˈdɒmɪt /

noun

1. Alfred. 1811–87, New Zealand poet, colonial administrator, and statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1862–63)

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Example Sentences

Milsand was in the habit of passing a part of every spring with Browning in his home in Warwick Crescent, and with the arrival of Domett a warm and sincere friendship united all three.

From The Brownings Their Life and Art by Whiting, Lilian

Waring, who stands for Alfred Domett, is an interesting figure in Colonial history as well as a minor light among poets.

From Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning by Clarke, Helen Archibald

Mr. Domett afterwards spent two years in Italy, Switzerland, and other continental countries.

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward

In 1842 Domett emigrated to New Zealand where he filled many important administrative posts, being colonial secretary for New Munster in 1848, secretary for the colony in 1851, and prime minister in 1862.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

The loyal Alfred Domett now appears on the scene with a satirical poem, inspired by an impertinent criticism on his friend.

From Life and Letters of Robert Browning by Browning, Robert