demit
1to resign (a job, public office, etc.); relinquish.
Archaic. to dismiss; fire.
to resign.
Also dimit. (especially in Freemasonry) a written certification of honorable withdrawal or resignation, as from membership.
Origin of demit
1Other definitions for demit (2 of 2)
to put in or send to a lower place.
Obsolete. to lower in status, rank, or esteem; humble.
Origin of demit
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How to use demit in a sentence
Whereupon he demitted his charge, and came to dwell with his son at Liberton.
Letters of Samuel Rutherford | Samuel RutherfordIt makes fresh use of its demitted envelope, and turns it into a bark.
The Insect | Jules Michelet"We have for the time being demitted our office," Boris exclaimed.
Joan of the Sword Hand | S(amuel) R(utherford) CrockettMalignants being again brought into places of power and trust, he demitted his office.
Letters of Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford
British Dictionary definitions for demit
/ (dɪˈmɪt) /
to resign (an office, position, etc)
(tr) to dismiss
Origin of demit
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