Demirep

[An abbreviation of dem i - reputation.] A woman of dubious reputation for chastity. Demir-His's ar, a town of Turkey in Europe, on the Struma, 12 m. N.W. of Seres; pop . 9,000. Dem is ability, n. ( Law . ) State or condition of being demisable. Demis'able, a . That may be demised or leased. Demise, ( dě -mīz',) n. [Fr. démis , démise , pp. of demettre ; Lat. demi io , from demit to - de , and mit to , mi us, to send.] A laying down or removal, as of the crown or royal authority. - The death of a reigning monarch, or of any distinguished individual; as, "the demise of Queen Anne." -Swift. ( Law . ) A conveyance or transfer of an estate by lease or will. -v. a. To send down to a succe or; to transfer or convey; to lease. "My executors shall not have power to demise my lands to be purchased."- Swift . -To bequeath; to give. Demi-sem'i-quaver, n. ( Mus.) A note in music equal to half a semi-quaver. Demi ion, ( de - mish'un ,) n. [Fr. démi ion; Lat. demi o. See DEMISE.] A lowering or letting down; degradation; depre ion; transfer; resignation. Demis's ionary, a . Relating or pertaining to a transfer or conveyance of lands or property. - Aiding to le en, lower, deprive, depre , or degrade. Dem'i-suit, n. A half-suit of armor.