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deemster

noun

deem·ster

ˈdēmztə(r),

-m(p)st-

plural -s

: one of the two justices of the common-law courts of the Isle of Man

deemstership

ˈ⸗⸗(r)ˌship

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Middle English demestre judge

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