doomsman noun2 •(rare) One who carries out a judgement or sentencing; executioner.At the place of execution, Dorothea begged the doomsman to tarry a little, and kneeling by the block, she raised her hands to heaven and prayed earnestly. — 1907 •(no longer used, historical) One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter); an umpire.The fire shall burn about the Doomsman. — 1865 formsdoomsmen