Domett

American

[dom-it] / ˈdɒm ɪt /

noun

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

Domett British

/ ˈdɒmɪt /

noun

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

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Domett

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 Robert Browning

Domett urged these reasons so forcibly that Sir Hyde's opinion was shaken, and he consented to bring the fleet to and send for Nelson on board.

From The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson by Robert Southey

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 A. D. Burns

Among the interesting comments on the marriage was Joseph Arnould’s letter to Alfred Domett, under date of November of that year.

From The Brownings Their Life and Art by Lilian Whiting

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 Sir John Ross

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