What is one to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it. See Judge called?
referee — One to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it. See Judge. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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