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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demise, v. [Late ME. (1480).] tr. To give over, resign to another. —1569-73 Bann. Memor. 165.
Ane lettre was presentit … from the queine … declairing how shoe was compellit to demise hir authoritie for feare of hir lyfe
