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Domett

[ dom-it ]

noun

  1. Alfred, 1811–87, British government official and poet: prime minister of New Zealand 1862.


Domett

/ ˈdɒmɪt /

noun

  1. DomettAlfred18111887MNew ZealandEnglishWRITING: poetPOLITICS: colonial administratorPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Alfred. 1811–87, New Zealand poet, colonial administrator, and statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1862–63)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

In 1862 Mr. Domett was called upon to form a Government, which he did.

This left a gap which appears to have been filled by the Hon. Alfred Domett.

Waring, who stands for Alfred Domett, is an interesting figure in Colonial history as well as a minor light among poets.

Mr. Domett suddenly disappeared from London life in the manner described in the poem.

Mr. Domett afterwards spent two years in Italy, Switzerland, and other continental countries.

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