deemster
a judge of the Isle of Man.
Origin of deemster
1- Also dempster.
Other words from deemster
- deem·ster·ship, noun
Words Nearby deemster
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How to use deemster in a sentence
The jury did not agree on a verdict, and the deemster dismissed them with hot reproaches.
The Bondman | Hall CaineIt was deemster Lace—a bachelor much given to secret gallantries.
The Bondman | Hall Caine"He'll have to take the horns with the hide," said deemster Lace.
The Bondman | Hall CaineThey were very anxious indeed to go out with Dr. Tremayne in his little deemster car.
A Fortunate Term | Angela BrazilUncle David and the little deemster car were fifteen miles away, at Halford.
A Fortunate Term | Angela Brazil
British Dictionary definitions for deemster
/ (ˈdiːmstə) /
the title of one of the two justices in the Isle of Man: Also called: dempster
Derived forms of deemster
- deemstership, noun
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