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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Domster, -star, n. Also: domester. [ME. domstere (1442), for demstere, after dome n. Cf. Doomster.] = Demstare. — 1534 Carnwath Baron Ct. 86 b.
Ihone Vatsone domstar 1602 Colville Parænese.
Euin the menest membres of all courtes … vnto the bedalles, sergeants, domsteres and ischeres 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 157 b.
The domster sould be sworne 1622-6 Bisset I. 308/24.
The domester of the said courte gaif dome in this maner
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