dement
to make mad or insane.
Origin of dement
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How to use dement in a sentence
In the following year he organized the dement Brothers Company and has continuously served as its president.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2) | William Denison LymanIn 1907 he was elected to the vice presidency of the dement Brothers Company and remained as manager as well.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2) | William Denison Lymandement ceased speaking and stood in silhouette against the last yellow-and-black of the dead sunset.
Tharon of Lost Valley | Vingie E. RoeJohn dement had been chosen major by the members of three companies of Gen. Posey's brigade, which was a spy battalion.
Major John dement, of Vandalia, was elected to the command of a spy battalion composed of three companies.
British Dictionary definitions for dement
/ (dɪˈmɛnt) /
(intr) to deteriorate mentally, esp because of old age
(tr) rare to drive mad; make insane
Origin of dement
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