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demy

demy

9.9
A student at Magdalen College, Oxford, who has a half fellowship
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛmi/
  • Literature
: demy
  • As a demy, he received financial support to continue his studies at Oxford.

Examples

  • The annual dinner honored every current demy for their academic achievements.

  • The demy at Magdalen College excelled in mathematics.

  • She was named a demy at Magdalen College after excelling in her entrance exams.

  • Many demies participate in the annual debate competition.

  • As a demy at Magdalen College, she was required to maintain high academic standards.

  • Many aspiring scholars dream of becoming a demy, as it offers unique opportunities for study.

  • The demyship allowed him to pursue his research while benefiting from the college's resources.

Surface Forms

demy singular
demies plural

Etymology

Demy for a student at Magdalen College also comes from old French demi meaning 'half', because a demy was historically a 'half-fellow' who had part of a fellowship, and the name shows their partial status and support.