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

On the foundation of the Browning Society, Alfred Domett declined any post of honour, but became an interested member of the body.

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

I did vanish from the sight of my friends for years, but only in the attempt to conquer paint, not to achieve money or kingship, like the original Alfred Domett, called Waring in the poem.

From Unicorns by Huneker, James

This Mr. Domett seems to have been a very modest man, besides a devoted friend of Robert Browning's, and on occasion a warm defender of his works.

From Life and Letters of Robert Browning by Browning, Robert

Captain Domett urged him at least to delay the signal till he could communicate with Nelson; but in Sir Hyde's opinion the danger was too pressing for delay.

From The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson by Southey, Robert

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