Domett

[ dom-it ]

noun

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

Domett

/ ˈdɒmɪt /

noun

1. DomettAlfred18111887MNew ZealandEnglishWRITING: poetPOLITICS: colonial administratorPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Alfred. 1811–87, New Zealand poet, colonial administrator, and statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1862–63)

Example Sentences

In 1862 Mr. Domett was called upon to form a Government, which he did.

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This left a gap which appears to have been filled by the Hon. Alfred Domett.

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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.

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Mr. Domett suddenly disappeared from London life in the manner described in the poem.

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

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