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doomster

[ doom-ster ]

noun

  1. a doomsayer.
  2. Archaic. a judge.


doomster

/ ˈduːmstə /

noun

  1. a person habitually given to predictions of impending disaster or doom
  2. archaic.
    a judge


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Word History and Origins

Origin of doomster1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English domster, probably alteration of demester deemster, by association with dome doom; doomster def 1 probably a new formation with doom, -ster

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Example Sentences

Serving as chief climate champion marks a somewhat remarkable conversion for Johnson, who once ridiculed “eco doomsters” and invoked climate change deniers.

A figure more terrible than any that had yet appeared came forward, and prepared to act the part of doomster.

The Doomster then, according to law, repeated the sentence, and Montrose was removed to the Tolbooth.

With their appearance there my tale has nothing to do; the Doomster, as I have said, had the handling of them with birch.

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