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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Demise De*mise", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Demised; p. pr. & vb. n. Demising.] 1. To transfer or transmit by succession or inheritance; to grant or bestow by will; to bequeath. ``Power to demise my lands.'' --Swift. What honor Canst thou demise to any child of mine? --Shak. 2. To convey; to give. [R.] His soul is at his conception demised to him. --Hammond. 3. (Law) To convey, as an estate, by lease; to lease.