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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Dumisman,) Dwmmys man, n. Also: domysman, dwmismen, dwymis men. [ON. dómsmenn.]
1. sing. A judge.c1420 Wynt. viii. 961.
Before the rychtwys dwmmys man [C. domysman] ... Quhen thé behowys for till appere
2. pl. Members of an assize.1516 Misc. Spald. C. V. 396.
We, the said dwymis men … , has gyffin for dwyme Ib.
The said dwmismen hes procwrit the seylle of Thomas Tulloch
