n. [ Gr. dikasth`s, fr. dika`zein to judge, di`kh right, judgment, justice. ] A functionary in ancient Athens resembling closely to the modern juryman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. dikasth`rion, fr. dikasth`s juryman. See Dicast. ] A court of justice; judgment hall. [ R. ] J. S. Mill. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. médicastre. See Medical. ] A quack. [ R. ] Whitlock. [ 1913 Webster ]