Dempster
[dempstә(r)]
Definition
(n.) Alt. of Demster
Typed by Duane
Definition
Same as Deemster (q.v. under Deem).
Editor: Will
Examples
- I will merely ask one more, Mr. Dempster, and then I shall be quite satisfied. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- It was met by the same discouraging answer Mr. Dempster had not set eyes on the stranger of whom we were in search. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Ignorantly shocking your feelings, said Mr. Dempster, looking very much discomposed. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Upon my word, Mr. Dempster, you pay my feelings a great compliment in thinking them weak enough to be shocked by such an urchin as that! Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- You foolish boy, she said, why don't you beg Mr. Dempster's pardon, and hold your tongue about the ghost? Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
Editor: Will