Domett
Americannoun
noun
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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
By the allusions in the sixth and eighth stanzas it is clear that the poem was inscribed to Alfred Domett, the poet's well-loved friend immortalised as "Waring."
From Life of Robert Browning by Sharp, William
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
Domett, ib.;joins the Channel fleet, 289;takes command of the fleet, 296;list of the fleet under his command, June 23rd, 1795, ii.
From Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II by Ross, John, Sir
This left a gap which appears to have been filled by the Hon. Alfred Domett.
From Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year Ended 31 March 1958: Special Centennial Issue by Burns, A. D.
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