n. & v.
--n.
1. an umpire esp. in football or boxing.
2 a person whose opinion or judgement is sought in some connection, or who is referred to for a decision in a dispute etc.
3 a person willing to testify to the character of an applicant for employment etc.
--v. (referees, refereed)
1. intr. act as referee.
2 tr. be the referee of (a game etc.).