demy
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Half in amount or divided into two parts
- adjective
- Archaic
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demy
- In medieval times, a demy share of property meant each heir received half.
Examples
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The document described a demy portion of the estate reserved for the younger son.
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The historian noted the village's demy rights, which reflected an old system of land division.
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The demy structure of the building was fascinating.
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In ancient texts, a demy approach to philosophy was common.
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In medieval times, a demy share of property meant each heir received half.
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The document described a demy portion of the estate reserved for the younger son.
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The historian noted the village's demy rights, which reflected an old system of land division.
Synonyms
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Surface Forms
demy positive
Etymology
Demy comes from the old French word demi meaning 'half', so it originally described something that is 'half' or 'partial'; that's why a demy share meant a half of an estate or divided part.