doomsmanとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From 中期英語 domesman, equivalent to doom +‎ -s- +‎ man.

名詞

doomsman (plural doomsmen)

1. (archaic, historical) One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter); an umpire.

   Synonyms: arbitrator, justicer, referendary; see also Thesaurus:judge

   • 1865, original c. 1410-1420, Richard Rolle de Hampole, Richard Morris, The Pricke of Conscience (Stimulus Conscientiæ):

     The fire shall burn about the Doomsman.

   • 1890, Horace Townsend, Cedric The Nimble-Witted: The Independent, volume 42, page 28:

     And the King marveled at the wisdom of the doomsman, and said to him: "Now I know that all I have heard is truth. […] "

   • 1925, Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of Lancaster and Chester, volume 84:

     A doomsman might even interrupt the proceedings and point out the law.

   • 1990, Dorothy J. Clayton, The Administration of the County Palatine of Chester, 1442-1485:

     Finally, although the hundred did not send doomsmen or suitors to the county court, Macclesfield men attended the sessions and acted as jurors.

2. (rare) One who carries out a judgement or sentencing; executioner.
   • 1907, William Canton, A Child's Book of Saints, page 72:

     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.

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