venireman
Americannoun
plural
veniremennoun
Etymology
Origin of venireman
1770–80, venire ( see venire facias) + man
Example Sentences
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John Barry, venireman No. 5, white-haired employe of a Wall Street broker, admits that he does not think Lawyer Steuer would have been retained unless Mr. Mitchell were "in serious difficulty."
From Time Magazine Archive
Each venireman was quizzed sharply on his labor beliefs, his religion, his opinion of circumstantial evidence.
From Time Magazine Archive
The venireman insisted that he could sign "not guilty," and that he could agree to a jail sentence.
From Time Magazine Archive
He rejected many a positive-sounding venireman because his manner showed a sign of unsureness that might possibly aid the defense.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was summoned as a venireman on Monday, and was present at the court room Tuesday, but was not examined.
From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.
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