daysman
Americannoun
plural
daysmenEtymology
Origin of daysman
1480–90; day + ’s 1 + -man; compare day to submit for arbitration, apparently v. use of day
Example Sentences
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The man pleaded his cause stoutly, and begged prettily for his life; and at last they agreed to take the first living thing that came for a daysman, and if his doom went the other way the man should not lose his life, but if he said the same as the Dragon, the Dragon should eat the man.
From Project Gutenberg
Thus we read of that worthy Name, that He is, the Great High-priest, the Daysman, the Advocate, Intercessor, Surety, Mercy Seat, the Forerunner, the Rock of Salvation, the Refuge, the Tower, a strong Tower, the Rock of Ages, the Hope of Glory, the Hope of His people, a living Stone.
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"Now, my darlings, let mother be the daysman between you," said the elder Mrs. Hartright, coming near carressing the young wife.
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He is careful to impress upon us that in our holiest moments no less than when we are wayward and criminal, our trust for personal safety, and our only chance of blessing are from our exalted Daysman, who can lay his hand upon us both.
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Where shall a daysman be found to lay his hands on both, and advocate the desperate-like cause of sinners?
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