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deemster|ˈdiːmstə(r)|
[One of the modern representatives of ME. dēmestre, in form fem. of dēmere deemer, judge; the other (and, phonetically, more regular form) is dempster. q.v. The form deemster is that proper to the Manx judges, and has been used in the general sense as a historical archaism by some modern writers.]
1. A judge. Obs. or arch. in general sense.
[a1300Cursor M. 5585 (Fairf.) Prest & demestre [v. rr. demister, demmepster, domes man] forsothe say I.—For other examples see dempster. ]1748Richardson Clarissa (1811) VI. xlix. 206 The deemster, or judge, delivers to the woman a rope, a sword, and a ring. 1820Edin. Rev. XXXIV. 192 King Sigurd..craved that the deemsters should pronounce sentence of outlawry. 1857Sir F. Palgrave Norm. & Eng. II. 258 The decree was the Deemster's ‘Breastlaw’.
2. The title of each of the two justices of the Isle of Man, one of whom has jurisdiction over the southern, the other over the northern division of the island.
1611Speed Theat. Gt. Brit. xlvi. (1614) 91/1 All controversies are there [Man Iland] determined by certaine judges..and them they call Deemsters and chuse forth among themselves. 1656J. Chaloner Descr. I. of Man in Dr. King Vale Royall iv. 30 There are four Merchants..chosen..and sworn by the Deemsters. 1863Keble Life Bp. Wilson v. 163 The steward was assisted in these trials by one or both of the Deemsters. 1883Birm. Weekly Post 15 Dec. 3/5 His honour Richard Sherwood, her Majesty's Northern Deemster, or second judge of the island..Deemster Sherwood was appointed one of the judges of the island in March last. |