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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Deme, v.2 [F. damer. Cf. Deme n.] tr. To queen a pawn in chess. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 200 (L).
Vnder cuir I gat sic chak, That I mycht nowther deme nor nek, bot ather stell or meit
