deemster

English

noun
Definitions
  • A judge; one who pronounces sentence or doom.
  • A judge on the Isle of Man.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English demester suffix from English deem (judge).

Origin

English

deem

Gloss

judge

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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