Etymology

doomsman

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Today it means: One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter); an umpire. Full definition →

Middle English domesman
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromdomesman
  2. English todaydoomsman

From Middle English domesman, equivalent to doom + -s- + man.

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