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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DEEMIS, DEEMAS, DEMOUS, adv., adj., n. Cf. Dooms.

1. adv. Extremely, very (Sc. 1900 E.D.D., demous; Abd.², Kcb.¹ 1940).Sc. 1895 “N. Roy” Horseman's Word xxxix.:
He whistelt demous sma'.Abd. 1828 “J. Ruddiman” Tales and Sk. 271:
He seems to be a kittle brute, and deemas ill to meddle wi'.

†2. adj. Great.Knr. 1825 Jam.²:
A deemis expense.

†3. n. A large amount.Ib.:
A deemis of money.