umpire

um-pire · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and settle disputes, especially in baseball, cricket, or tennis.

  2. 2.

    A person chosen to settle a dispute or decide a question between parties.

Forms

plural: umpires

Related words

See also: judge, referee
Synonyms: arbiter, judge, referee

Etymology

From Old French nonper meaning "not equal, odd one" (referring to a third party who breaks a tie), later reinterpreted as "an umpire."