one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
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(in certain games and sports) a judge having functions fixed by the rules of the game or sport; umpire.
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an authority who evaluates scientific, technical, or scholarly papers, grant proposals, or the like for the publication or funding institution to which they have been submitted.
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Law. a person selected by a court to take testimony in a case and return it to the court with recommendations as to the decision.
verb (used with object)
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to preside over as referee; act as referee in.
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Referee'sis always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.