doomsman

noun

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

   archaic, historical

   The fire shall burn about the Doomsman.

2. One who carries out a judgement or sentencing; executioner.

   rare

   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.

Where it comes from

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

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry doomsman (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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