doomsman
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of doomsman
First recorded in 1150–1200; early Middle English domes man “man of judgment”; see doom, 's 1, -man
Example Sentences
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Guinevere, when she meets her lover, rescuer, and doomsman, is no longer a girl, and Lancelot is almost a boy.
From A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 by Saintsbury, George
Under no circumstances could the poor wretch tell the tale or identify either the prisoners or their doomsman.
From Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ by Wallace, Lewis
The sentence pass'd, the doomsman felt surprise, For tears were streaming from the seraph's eyes.
From Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. by Rhodes, W. H. (William Henry)
At the place of execution, Dorothea begged the doomsman to tarry a little, and kneeling by the block, she raised her hands to heaven and prayed earnestly.
From A Child's Book of Saints by Robinson, T. H. (Thomas Heath)
Perpetua watched him as calmly as a martyr of old days watched the advance of the doomsman.
From The Proud Prince by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)
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