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demi-prefix

Some degree of stress is always maintained on the first syllable of this prefix. Stress placement is determined by a range of factors, but noun forms are more likely than other parts of speech to have primary stress on the prefix itself; compare e.g. senses 10 and 13.
Etymology: < demi adj. and n.
Used with the senses ‘half, half-sized, partial(ly), curtailed, inferior’.
1. In Heraldry, etc., indicating the half-length figure of a person or animal, or the half of a charge or bearing.
1486 Bk. St. Albans, Her. B v a Demy is calde in armys halfe a best in the felde.
a.
(a)
demi-angel n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌeɪn(d)ʒ(ə)l/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌeɪndʒəl/
ΚΠ
1882 Academy No. 513. 161 [Consecration] crosses..consisting of demi-angels holding shields.
demi-figure n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌfɪɡə/
,
/ˈdɛmɪˌfɪɡjʊə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌfɪɡjər/
ΚΠ
1864 C. Boutell Heraldry Hist. & Pop. x. 55 In the Arms of the See of Oxford are three demi-figures.
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demi-forester n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌfɒrᵻstə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌfɔrəstər/
demi-horse n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪhɔːs/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌhɔrs/
ΚΠ
1856 Farmer's Mag. Jan. 68 A pair of..flower vases, with demi-horses as handles, standing on square plinths.
demi-lion n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌlʌɪən/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌlaɪən/
ΚΠ
1610 J. Guillim Display of Heraldrie iii. xv. 142 He beareth..a Demy Lion Rampand.
1696 London Gaz. No. 3229/4 Crest a Demy-Lion Regardant.
1928 E. Blunden Japanese Garland 16 The inscrutable and dog-like grin Of demi-lions hedge me in!
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demi-man n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪman/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmæn/
demi-mark n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmɑːk/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmɑrk/
ΚΠ
1863 A. J. Horwood Yearbks. 30 & 31 Edward I Pref. 26 (note) Mr. Booth's quære..as to the reason for the tender of the demy-mark in a writ of right.
demi-monk n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmʌŋk/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌməŋk/
ΚΠ
1864 C. Boutell Heraldry Hist. & Pop. xvii. §2. 269 A demi-monk grasping a scourge of knotted cords.
demi-moor n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmʊə/
,
/ˈdɛmɪmɔː/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmʊ(ə)r/
ΚΠ
a1618 J. Sylvester tr. J. Bertaut Parl. Vertues Royall in tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Divine Weekes & Workes (1621) 851 Those daring Demi-Moors.
demi-ram n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪram/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌræm/
ΚΠ
a1661 T. Fuller Worthies (1662) Northampt. 299 A Demi-ramme mounting Argent, armed Or.
demi-virgin n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌvəːdʒɪn/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌvərdʒən/
ΘΚΠ
society > morality > moral evil > licentiousness > unchastity > [noun] > sexual indulgence > unchaste behaviour of woman > unchaste or loose woman
queanOE
whorec1175
malkinc1275
wenchelc1300
ribalda1350
strumpeta1350
wench1362
filtha1375
parnelc1390
sinner14..
callet1415
slut?c1425
tickle-tailc1430
harlot?a1475
mignote1489
kittock?a1500
mulea1513
trulla1516
trully?1515
danta1529
miswoman1528
stewed whore1532
Tib1533
unchaghe1534
flag1535
Katy1535
jillet1541
yaud1545
housewife1546
trinkletc1550
whippet1550
Canace1551
filthy1553
Jezebel1558
kittyc1560
loonc1560
laced mutton1563
nymph1563
limmer1566
tomboy1566
Marian1567
mort1567
cockatrice1568
franion1571
blowze1573
rannell1573
rig1575
Kita1577
poplet1577
light-skirts1578
pucelle1578
harlotry1584
light o' lovea1586
driggle-draggle1588
wagtail1592
tub-tail1595
flirt-gill1597
minx1598
hilding1599
short-heels1599
bona-roba1600
flirt1600
Hiren1600
light-heels1602
roba1602
baggage1603
cousin1604
fricatrice1607
rumbelow1611
amorosa1615
jaya1616
open-taila1618
succubus1622
snaphancea1625
flap1631
buttered bun1638
puffkin1639
vizard1652
fallen woman1659
tomrigg1662
cunt1663
quaedama1670
jilt1672
crack1677
grass-girl1691
sporting girl1694
sportswoman1705
mobbed hood1707
brim1736
trollop1742
trub1746
demi-rep1749
gillyflower1757
lady of easy virtue1766
mot1773
chicken1782
gammerstang1788
buer1807
scarlet woman1816
blowen1819
fie-fie1820
shickster?1834
streel1842
charver1846
trolly1854
bad girl1855
amateur1862
anonyma1862
demi-virgin1864
pickup1871
chippy1885
wish-wife1886
tart1887
tartleta1890
flossy1893
fly girl1893
demi-mondaine1894
floozy1899
slattern1899
scrub1900
demi-vierge1908
cake1909
coozie1912
muff1914
tarty1918
yes-girl1920
radge1923
bike1945
puta1948
messer1951
cooze1955
jamette1965
skeezer1986
slutbag1987
chickenhead1988
ho1988
1864 C. Boutell Heraldry Hist. & Pop. xxi. §11. 368 Demi virgin, couped below the shoulders.
demi-wyvern n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌwʌɪvəːn/
,
/ˈdɛmɪˌwʌɪvn/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌwaɪvərn/
ΚΠ
1857 W. H. Ainsworth Mervyn Clitheroe ii. 277 A demi-wyvern carved in stone.
(b)
demi-belt n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪbɛlt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌbɛlt/
ΚΠ
1864 C. Boutell Heraldry Hist. & Pop. (ed. 3) xxviii. §1. 434 Two demi-belts pale-wise.
† demi-pheon n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1686 R. Plot Nat. Hist. Staffs. ix. 344 With an iron hook or demi-pheon ingrail'd within.
demi-ship n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪʃɪp/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌʃɪp/
ΚΠ
1792 W. Boys Coll. Hist. Sandwich 797 The old seal of mayoralty [of Dover]..with four demi-ships conjoined with four demi-lions.
b.
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demi-vol n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪvɒl/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌvɑl/
a single wing of a bird used as a bearing.
2. In Costume, indicating an article of half the full size or length; hence a definitely shorter or curtailed form of the article. See also demiceint n., demi-girdle n.
a.
† demi-cap n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1568 T. North tr. A. de Guevara Diall Princes (1679) iv. 627/1 To see a foolish Courtier weare a demy cappe, scant to cover the crowne of his head.
† demi-collar n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1638 R. Baker tr. J. L. G. de Balzac New Epist. II. 99 And if you doe nothing but change your cloath of gold for a russet coate; and your cut-worke band for a demy collar.
† demi-coronal n. Obsolete
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1623 W. Shakespeare & J. Fletcher Henry VIII iv. i. (Order of Coronation) Marquesse Dorset..on his head, a Demy Coronall of Gold. View more context for this quotation
† demi-gown n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1480 Wardrobe Accts. Edward IV in N. H. Nicolas Privy Purse Expenses Elizabeth of York (1830) 124 Vj demy gownes and a shorte loose gowne.
1721 J. Strype Eccl. Memorials II. i. 7 Every of their footmen in demigowns, bare-headed.
demi-robe n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪrəʊb/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌroʊb/
ΚΠ
1807 in Pall Mall Budget 7 Oct. (1886) 30/1 A demie robe of white Albany gauze.
† demi-shirt n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1634 T. Herbert Relation Some Yeares Trauaile 146 Vnder this garment they weare a smocke..in length agreeing to our demi-shirts.
demi-train n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪtreɪn/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌtreɪn/
ΚΠ
1818 La Belle Assemblée Jan. 36/1 Hessian robe of white satin, with demi-train.
1891 Daily News 20 May 3/1 Demi-trains are ordained by French couturiers to be worn in the street.
b.
† demi-crown n. Obsolete a coronet.
ΘΚΠ
society > society and the community > social class > symbol of rank > [noun] > coronet
coronalc1330
coronaclea1400
crowneta1425
crownalc1443
coroneta1513
cronicle1569
cronet1596
demi-crown1641
1641 Hist. Rich. III 219 Having on his head a demy Crown appointed for the degree of a Prince.
3. In Weaponry and Armour, indicating a piece of half the size of the full piece, or a reduced variety of the latter, forming a less complete covering. See also demi-lance n., demi-pique adj. and n.
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demi-brassard n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌbrasɑːd/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌbræˌsɑrd/
a piece of plate-armour for the upper arm at the back.
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demi-chamfron n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌ(t)ʃamfrən/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌ(t)ʃæmfrən/
a piece covering the face of the horse less completely than the chamfron.
demi-cuirass n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪkwᵻˌras/
,
/ˈdɛmɪkjᵿˌras/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmikwɪˌræs/
(see quot. 1869).
ΚΠ
1869 C. Boutell tr. J. P. Lacombe Arms & Armour viii. 147 A corslet of iron, formed of two pieces,..which enclosed and protected the body, front and back, above the waist, and as low down as the hips; this may be called a demi-cuirass.
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demi-gardebras n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌɡɑːd(ə)brɑː/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌɡɑrd(ə)ˌbrɑ/
,
/ˈdɛmiˌɡɑrd(ə)ˌbræs/
= demi-brassard n.
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demi-jambe n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪʒɒ̃b/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌʒɑmb/
a piece covering the front of the leg.
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demi-mentonniere n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmɛntɒnɪˌɛː/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmɛnˌtɑniˌɛr/
a mentonniere or chin-piece for the tilt covering the left side only.
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demi-pauldron n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌpɔːldrən/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌpɔldrən/
,
/ˈdɛmiˌpɑldrən/
the smaller and lighter form of pauldron or shoulder-plate used in the end of the 15th cent.
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demi-pike n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪpʌɪk/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌpaɪk/
= half-pike n.
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demi-placard n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌplakɑːd/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌplækərd/
,
/ˈdɛmiˌplæˌkɑrd/
= demi-cuirass n.
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demi-placate n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌplakᵻt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌplækət/
= demi-cuirass n.
demi-suit n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌs(j)uːt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌsut/
the suit of light armour used in and after the 15th cent.
ΚΠ
1883 J. Hatton in Harper's Mag. Nov. 849/1 The armor..is a demi-suit worn in the days of Henry VIII.
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demi-vambrace n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌvambreɪs/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌvæmˌbreɪs/
a piece of plate-armour protecting the outside of the fore-arm.
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4. In Gunnery, distinguishing a piece of definitely smaller size than the full-sized piece so named, as demi-bombard: see also demi-cannon n., demi-culverin n., demi-hake n.
5. In Fortification. Also demi-bastion n., demi-gorge n., demilune n., demi-revetment n.
demi-caponier n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪkapəˌnɪə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌkeɪpəˌnɪ(ə)r/
(see quot.).
ΚΠ
1874 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. Demi-caponniere, a construction across the ditch, having but one parapet and glacis.
demi-distance n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌdɪst(ə)ns/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌdɪst(ə)ns/
(see quot.).
ΚΠ
1706 Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.) Demi-distance of Polygons..is the distance between the outward Polygons and the Flank.
demi-parallel n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌparəlɛl/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌpɛrəˌlɛl/
(see quot.).
ΚΠ
1834 J. S. Macaulay Treat. Field Fortification 216 When arrived at about 150 yards from the enemy's covered way, he forms other places of arms, called demi-parallels.
1874 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. Demi-parallel, shorter entrenchments thrown up between the main parallels of attack, for the protection of guards of the trenches.
6. In Military tactics, the Manège, etc.
a.
† demi-hearse n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1635 W. Barriffe Mil. Discipline lxxiv. 198 The next firing in Front which I present unto you, is the Demie Hearse.
demi-pesade n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪpəˌzɑːd/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmipəˌzɑd/
,
/ˈdɛmipəˌzeɪd/
,
/ˈdɛmipəˌseɪd/
ΘΚΠ
the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > family Equidae (general equines) > special movements performed by trained horse > [noun] > pesade
pesade1705
demi-pesade1884
1884 E. L. Anderson Mod. Horsemanship ii. xvii. 154 The Greeks..practised their horses in leaping, in the career..and even in the demi-pesade.
demi-pommada n.
ΚΠ
1762 L. Sterne Life Tristram Shandy V. xxix. 106 Springing into the air.., he turned him about like a wind-mill, and made above a hundred frisks, turns and demi-pommadas.
b.
demi-brigade n. the name given, under the first French Republic, to a regiment of infantry and artillery (Littré); see also demi-bateau n., demi-sap n., demi-volte n.
ΘΚΠ
society > armed hostility > armed forces > the Army > unit of army > [noun] > regiment > regiment of infantry and artillery
demi-brigade1801
1801 Ann. Reg. 1799 (Otridge ed.) i. 7/1 The sons of the Mammalukes..he brought into the demi-brigades to supply the place of the French drummers.
7. In Weights, Measures, Coins, etc.
a.
† demi-barrel n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1494 Act 11 Hen. VII c. 23 No such Merchant..should put any Herring to Sale by Barrel, Demy-Barrel, or Firkin.
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† demi-galonier n. Obsolete
† demi-groat n. Obsolete
ΘΚΠ
society > trade and finance > money > medium of exchange or currency > coins collective > English coins > [noun] > coin of 2d
twopencec1450
half-groat1451
penny of twopence1477
twopenny piece1607
deuce1699
twopenny1736
demi-groata1763
a1763 W. Shenstone Oeconomy i, in Wks. Verse & Prose (1764) I. 286 Ev'n for a demi-groat, this open'd soul..Revibrates quick.
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demi-mark n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmɑːk/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmɑrk/
demi-second n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌsɛk(ə)nd/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌsɛkənd/
ΚΠ
1816 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol. (1843) II. 248 Mr. Delisle observed a fly..which ran nearly three inches in a demi-second, and in that space made 540 steps.
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† demi-sextier n. Obsolete
† demi-sovereign n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1817 Cobbett's Weekly Polit. Reg. 1 Feb. 142 Under the old-fashioned names of guineas and half-guineas, and not, as the newspapers told us..under the name of sovereigns and demi-sovereigns.
b.
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demi-ame n. half an aum n.
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demi-farthing n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌfɑːðɪŋ/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌfɑrðɪŋ/
Historical a copper coin of Ceylon, of the value of half a farthing.
8. With names of fabrics, stuffs, etc., usually indicating that they are half of inferior material. Also demicastor n.
† demi-buckram n. Obsolete
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a1568 R. Ascham Scholemaster (1570) ii. f. 37v Clothe him selfe with nothing els, but a demie, bukram cassok.
demi-lustre n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌlʌstə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌləstər/
ΚΠ
1880 Daily News 8 Nov. 2/7 Demi-lustres and Irish wools being relatively higher in price.
† demi-worsted n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1536 A. Basset in Mrs. Green Lett. R. & Illustr. Ladies II. 295 Send me some demi worsted for a robe and a collar.
9. Music. (All obsolete and rare.) See also demisemiquaver n., demi-semitone n., demi-tone n.
† demi-cadence n. Obsolete an imperfect cadence, a half-close.
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1828 T. Busby Mus. Man. Demi-Cadence, an expression used in contradistinction to Full-Cadence..so a demi-cadence is always on some other than the key-note.
† demi-crotchet n. Obsolete a quaver.
ΘΚΠ
society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > duration of notes > [noun] > quaver
quaver1556
demi-crotchet1659
eighth note1889
eighth1956
1659 J. Leak tr. I. de Caus New Inventions Water-works 28 If you will you may put on Demi Crochets, or Quavers.
† demi-ditone n. Obsolete a minor third (see ditone n.).
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1706 Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.) Demi-ditone..the same with Tierce Minor.
1753 Chambers's Cycl. Suppl. Demiditone, in music, is used by some for a third minor.
† demi-quaver n. Obsolete a semi-quaver.
ΘΚΠ
society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > duration of notes > [noun] > semiquaver
semiquavera1577
demi-quaver1658
sixteenth note1861
1658 A. Cokayne Small Poems 79 Whose Loss our trembling Heart such wise lament, As they like Semi and Demi-Quavers went.
1706 Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.) Demi-quaver, a Musical Note; see Semi-quaver.
10. With names of material or geometrical figures: Half, semi-. See also demi-circle n.
a.
(a)
demi-canal n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪkəˌnal/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmikəˌnæl/
ΚΠ
1870 G. Rolleston Forms Animal Life 20 The place..taken by the demi-canal.
demi-column n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌkɒləm/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌkɑləm/
ΚΠ
a1878 G. G. Scott Lect. Mediæval Archit. (1879) II. 38 An entire pillar of this form must have suggested the demi~column.
demi-cylinder n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌsɪlᵻndə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌsɪləndər/
ΚΠ
1781 E. Gibbon Decline & Fall (1846) III. xl. 621 The altar..was placed in the eastern recess, artificially built in the form of a demicylinder.
demi-dome n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪdəʊm/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌdoʊm/
ΚΠ
1862 R. H. Patterson Ess. Hist. & Art 410 Beneath an apex or demi~dome, stands the relic-shrine.
† demi-hill n. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1665 J. Webb Vindic. Stone-Heng (1725) 131 A mighty Heap in Form of a Demi-hill.
demi-metope n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌmɛtəʊp/
,
/ˈdɛmɪˌmɛtəpi/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmɛdəpi/
ΚΠ
1601 R. Johnson tr. G. Botero Trauellers Breuiat 177 Being a demi-Mahumetan.
demi-orbit n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌɔːbɪt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌɔrbət/
ΚΠ
1875 J. Croll Climate & Time App. 537 The demi-orbit, or..the 180° comprehended betwixt the two equinoxes.
demi-pillar n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌpɪlə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌpɪlər/
ΚΠ
1776 London & Westm. Guide 13 Four Gothic Demi Pillars painted with blue Veins, and gilt Capitals.
demi-plate n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪpleɪt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌpleɪt/
ΚΠ
1885 Athenæum 28 Feb. 284/1 A demiplate..is never the second plate [of the ambulacra].
demi-tube n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪtjuːb/
,
/ˈdɛmɪtʃuːb/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌt(j)ub/
ΚΠ
1826 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol. (1828) III. xxxv. 571 A deep channel or demitube.
(b)
demi-cylindrical adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪsᵻˈlɪndrᵻkl/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmisəˈlɪndrək(ə)l/
ΚΠ
a1878 G. G. Scott Lect. Mediæval Archit. (1879) I. 51 The most normal and readily invented vault is..of the continuous barrel or demi-cylindrical form.
b.
† demi-globe n. Obsolete
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > shape > curvature > curved three-dimensional shape or body > [noun] > sphericity or globularity > sphere > hemisphere
hemisphere1585
semisphere1659
half-round1718
semi-globe1748
demi-globe1799
1799 W. Jones Adams's Lect. Nat. & Exper. Philos. (ed. 2) III. xxxii. App. 371 The flat side of this demi-globe.
† demi-sphere n. Obsolete = hemisphere.
demi-octagonal n.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪɒkˈtaɡn̩(ə)l/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˌɑkˈtæɡən(ə)l/
demi-octangular adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪɒkˈtaŋɡjᵿlə/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˌɑkˈtæŋɡjələr/
of the shape of half of an octagon.
ΚΠ
1774 T. West Antiq. Furness (1805) 362 The ruins of the chapter-house, with four demi-octangular buttresses in front.
11. With ordinary class-nouns, indicating a person or thing which has half the characteristics connoted by the name; or is half this and half not, half-and-half; hence sometimes with sense ‘of equivocal quality or character’. See also demigod n., demi-island n., demi-isle n., demi-monde n.
a.
demi-atheist n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌeɪθɪɪst/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌeɪθiᵻst/
ΚΠ
1848 G. H. Boker Calaynos i. i, in Plays & Poems (1856) Why talk you thus, you demi-atheist?
demi-Atlas n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌatləs/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌætləs/
ΚΠ
a1616 W. Shakespeare Antony & Cleopatra (1623) i. v. 23 The demy Atlas of this Earth. View more context for this quotation
demi-beast n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪbiːst/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌbist/
ΚΠ
1836 J. W. Donaldson Theatre of Greeks (ed. 4) ii. v. 404 The composition of demigods with demibeasts formed a diverting contrast.
demi-beau n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪbəʊ/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌboʊ/
ΚΠ
1699 B. E. New Dict. Canting Crew Sub-beau, or Demibeau, a wou'd-be-fine.
demi-bisque n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪbɪsk/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌbɪsk/
(see bisque n.1).
demi-brute n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪbruːt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌbrut/
ΚΠ
1799 W. Tooke View Russ. Empire II. 606 Destitute of the finer feelings of our nature, and a demi-brute.
demi-caesura n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪsᵻˌzjʊərə/
,
/ˈdɛmɪsᵻˌʒʊərə/
,
/ˈdɛmɪsᵻˌzjɔːrə/
,
/ˈdɛmɪsᵻˌʒɔːrə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmisᵻˌzʊrə/
,
/ˈdɛmisᵻˌʒʊrə/
ΚΠ
1798 L. Murray Eng. Gram. (ed. 4) iv. 213 This semi-pause may be called a demi-cæsura.
demi-canon n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌkanən/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌkænən/
ΚΠ
1712 E. Cooke Voy. S. Sea 396 To the Cathedral belong ten Canons..six Demi-Canons, and six half Demi-Canons [etc.].
demi crack n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪ krak/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmi ˌkræk/
(see crack n. 11 – 15).
demi-Christian n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌkrɪstʃ(ə)n/
,
/ˈdɛmɪˌkrɪstjən/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌkrɪstʃən/
ΚΠ
1622 T. Dekker & P. Massinger Virgin Martir ii. sig. Dv Therein thou shewedst thy selfe a perfect demy-Christian too.
demi-critic n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌkrɪtɪk/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌkrɪdɪk/
ΚΠ
1674 S. Vincent Young Gallant's Acad. To Rdr. sig. A7v Nay, the Stationers themselves are turned Demi-Criticks.
1756 Gray's-Inn Jrnl. 1 167 We the..Demi-critics of the City of London, in Coffee-houses assembled.
demi-dandiprat n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌdandᵻprat/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌdændiˌpræt/
ΚΠ
1622 T. Dekker & P. Massinger Virgin Martir ii. sig. F Adieu, demi-dandiprat, adieu.
demi-deity n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌdeɪᵻti/
,
/ˈdɛmɪˌdiːᵻti/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌdiədi/
,
/ˈdɛmiˌdeɪᵻdi/
ΚΠ
1640 T. Rawlins Rebellion iv. sig. H3 A Religious Sacrifice of praise Unto thy demy Deity.
1821 Ld. Byron Marino Faliero (2nd issue) ii. i. 53 The demi-deity, Alcides.
demi-devil n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌdɛvl/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌdɛv(ə)l/
ΚΠ
a1616 W. Shakespeare Othello (1622) v. ii. 307 Demand that demy diuell, Why he hath thus insnar'd my soule and body? View more context for this quotation
1823 W. Irving in Life & Lett. (1864) IV. 399 What demi-devils we are to mar such scenes of quiet and loveliness with our passions!
demi-doctor n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌdɒktə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌdɑktər/
ΚΠ
1740 H. Bracken Farriery Improv'd (ed. 2) II. iv. 90 Demi-Doctors, who do more Mischief than all the Right-knowing of the Profession do good.
demi-gentleman n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌdʒɛntlmən/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌdʒɛn(t)lmən/
demi-king n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪkɪŋ/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌkɪŋ/
ΚΠ
1611 J. Speed Hist. Great Brit. ix. vi. 457/2 But a Demi-King, depriued of all Soueraignety ouer one half-deale of his Kingdome.
demi-lawyer n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌlɔɪə/
,
/ˈdɛmɪˌlɔːjə/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌlɔɪər/
,
/ˈdɛmiˌlɔjər/
,
/ˈdɛmiˌlɑjər/
ΚΠ
1825 T. Jefferson Autobiogr. in Wks. (1859) I. 45 Chicaneries..and delays of lawyers and demi-lawyers.
demi-millionaire n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmɪljəˌnɛː/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmɪljəˌnɛ(ə)r/
demi-Muhammadan n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmᵿˌhamᵻd(ə)n/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmimuˌhɑməd(ə)n/
demi-Moor n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmʊə/
,
/ˈdɛmɪmɔː/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmʊ(ə)r/
demi-owl n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪaʊl/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌaʊl/
ΚΠ
1627 M. Drayton Moone-calfe in Battaile Agincourt 173 Other like Beasts yet had the feete of Fowles, That Demy-Vrchins weare, and Demy-Owles.
demi-pagan n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌpeɪɡ(ə)n/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌpeɪɡ(ə)n/
ΚΠ
1622 T. Dekker & P. Massinger Virgin Martir ii. sig. Dv As I am a demy Pagan, I sold the victuals.
demi-Pelagian n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪpᵻˌleɪdʒ(ɪ)ən/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmipəˌleɪdʒ(i)ən/
ΚΠ
1626 tr. Parallel A iij What kindred..hath Arminius..with the Demipelagians?
demi-Pelagianism n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪpᵻˌleɪdʒ(ɪ)ənɪz(ə)m/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmipəˌleɪdʒ(i)əˌnɪzəm/
ΚΠ
1626 tr. Parallel D ij Demipelagianisme is Pelagianisme.
demi-priest n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪpriːst/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌprist/
demi-prophetess n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪprɒfᵻˌtɛs/
,
/ˈdɛmɪˌprɒfᵻtᵻs/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌprɑfədəs/
ΚΠ
1590 L. Lloyd First Pt. Diall of Daies 18 So inspired by god Phœbus, that she was accompted and taken for a demie Prophetesse.
demi-savage n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌsavɪdʒ/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌsævɪdʒ/
ΚΠ
1800 H. Wells Constantia Neville III. 318 The little demi-savage gained so many friends.
demi-urchin n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌəːtʃɪn/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌərtʃ(ə)n/
demi-votary n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌvəʊt(ə)ri/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌvoʊdəri/
ΚΠ
1663 A. Cowley Complaint vii My gross Mistake, My self a demy-Votary to make.
demi-wolf n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪwʊlf/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌwʊlf/
ΚΠ
a1616 W. Shakespeare Macbeth (1623) iii. i. 95 As..Mungrels, Spaniels, Curres..and Demy-Wolues are clipt All by the Name of Dogges. View more context for this quotation
b.
† demi-damsel n. [rendering Spanishsemidoncella] Obsolete
ΚΠ
1620 T. Shelton tr. M. de Cervantes 2nd Pt. Don Quixote iv. xvi. 201 To this Hole came the two demi-Damsels.
demi-lady n. Obsolete see demi-damsel n.
ΚΠ
a1739 C. Jarvis tr. M. de Cervantes Don Quixote (1742) I. iv. xvi. 297 At this hole then this pair of demi-lasses [rendered by Motteux and Ozell, 1757, demy-ladies] planted themselves.
demi-lass n. Obsolete see demi-damsel n.
ΚΠ
a1739 C. Jarvis tr. M. de Cervantes Don Quixote (1742) I. iv. xvi. 297 At this hole then this pair of demi-lasses [rendered by Motteux and Ozell, 1757, demy-ladies] planted themselves.
† demi-male n. Obsolete a eunuch.
ΘΚΠ
the world > life > biology > biological processes > procreation or reproduction > infertility > [noun] > castration > person
geldinga1382
eunuchc1430
spadoc1430
chastelinga1570
capon1594
castrate1639
spade1680
wether1724
demi-male1728
androgyne1742
castrato1763
hijra1838
emasculate1886
half-man-
1728 J. Morgan Compl. Hist. Algiers I. v. 294 He was always called Aga, as are generally those Demi-Males: every Eunuch is an Aga.
12. With nouns of action, condition, state.
a.
demi-assignation n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪasᵻɡˌneɪʃn/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌæsɪɡˌneɪʃən/
ΚΠ
1667 G. Digby Elvira iv. 48 Such words imply Little less than a demy Assignation.
demi-atheism n.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈeɪθɪɪz(ə)m/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈeɪθiˌɪzəm/
ΚΠ
1710 G. Berkeley Treat. Princ. Human Knowl. §155 Sunk into a sort of Demy-atheism.
demi-bob n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪbɒb/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌbɑb/
ΚΠ
1842 R. H. Barham Auto-da-fé in Ingoldsby Legends 2nd Ser. 71 Returning his bow with a slight demi-bob.
demi-flexion n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌflɛkʃn/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌflɛkʃən/
ΚΠ
1808 Med. & Physical Jrnl. 19 81 Demi-flexion becomes at length as painful as the extension at full length.
1836–9 Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. II. 76/2 The fore-arm was in a state of demi-flexion.
demi-incognito n.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪɪnkɒɡˈniːtəʊ/
,
/ˌdɛmɪɪŋkɒɡˈniːtəʊ/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˌɪnˌkɑɡˈnidoʊ/
,
/ˌdɛmiᵻnˈkɑɡnədoʊ/
ΚΠ
1891 Pall Mall Gaz. 5 Mar. 1/2 When a Royal personage comes to Paris in demi-incognito.
demi-nudity n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌnjuːdᵻti/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌn(j)udədi/
ΚΠ
1816 Gentleman's Mag. 86 i. 227 Loosely attired in the demi-nudity of the Grecian costume.
demi-premisses n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌprɛmᵻsᵻz/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌprɛməsəz/
ΚΠ
1597 R. Hooker Of Lawes Eccl. Politie v. lxxxi. 258 They iudge conclusions by dimipremises & halfe principles.
demi-pronation n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪprəʊˌneɪʃn/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiproʊˌneɪʃən/
ΚΠ
1836–9 Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. II. 76/2 The fore-arm was in a state of demi-pronation.
demi-relief n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪrᵻˌliːf/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmirəˌlif/
,
/ˈdɛmiriˌlif/
ΘΚΠ
society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > plastic art > [noun] > relief > half-relief
mezzo-relievo1598
semi-relief1703
demi-relief1874
1874 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. Demi-relief..half raised, as if cut in two, and half only fixed to the plane.
demi-result n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪrᵻˌzʌlt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmirəˌzəlt/
,
/ˈdɛmiriˌzəlt/
demi-sacrilege n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌsakrᵻlɪdʒ/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌsækrəlɪdʒ/
ΚΠ
1612 W. Sclater Ministers Portion 29 Popish Demi-sacrilege had made seisure of tithes.
demi-translucence n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪtranzˌl(j)uːs(ə)ns/
,
/ˈdɛmɪtrɑːnzˌl(j)uːs(ə)ns/
,
/ˈdɛmɪtransˌl(j)uːs(ə)ns/
,
/ˈdɛmɪtrɑːnsˌl(j)uːs(ə)ns/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌtrænzˌlusəns/
,
/ˈdɛmiˌtræn(t)sˌlusəns/
ΚΠ
1849 C. Brontë Shirley I. v. 83 Dawn was just beginning to..give a demi-translucence to its opaque shadows.
b.
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demi-metamorphosis n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪmɛtəˌmɔːfəsɪs/
,
/ˈdɛmɪmɛtəmɔːˌfəʊsɪs/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌmɛdəˌmɔrfəsəs/
Entomology partial metamorphosis, hemi-metabolism.
demi-toilet n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌtɔɪlᵻt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌtɔɪlᵻt/
half evening (or dinner) dress, not full dress.
ΘΚΠ
the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [noun] > for specific purpose > evening > half evening dress
demi-toilet1828
semi1927
1828 W. Scott Jrnl. 17 May (1941) 246 I contrived to make a demi-toilette at Holland House.
1880 B. Disraeli Endymion I. xxii. 207 The sisters were in demi-toilette, which seemed artless, though in fact it was profoundly devised.
13. With adjectives.
a.
demi-heavenly adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈhɛvnli/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈhɛv(ə)nli/
ΚΠ
a1618 J. Sylvester Tobacco Battered in tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Diuine Weekes & Wks. (1621) 1140 Demi-heavenly, and most free by Birth.
demi-high adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈhʌɪ/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈhaɪ/
ΚΠ
1871 Figure Training 120 We may go far before we meet with anything superior to the plain demi-high button-boot now so much worn.
demi-human adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈhjuːmən/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈ(h)jumən/
ΚΠ
1822 C. O'Conor Chron. Eri I. p. lxvii These wretched mortals..considered but demi-human, the link between man and monkey.
demi-Norman adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈnɔːmən/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈnɔrm(ə)n/
ΚΠ
1876 Ld. Tennyson Harold iii. i. 73 Our dear England Is demi-Norman.
demi-official adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪəˈfɪʃl/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiəˈfɪʃ(ə)l/
,
/ˌdɛmioʊˈfɪʃ(ə)l/
ΚΠ
1804 Ann. Rev. & Hist. Lit. 1803 2 275 These..are surely inferior to the demi-official letters of the second volume.
1818 Cobbett's Weekly Polit. Reg. 33 201 The publications in the demi-official newspaper of this country.
demi-pagan adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈpeɪɡ(ə)n/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈpeɪɡ(ə)n/
demi-pectinate adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈpɛktᵻnət/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈpɛktəˌneɪt/
,
/ˌdɛmiˈpɛktənət/
demi-savage adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈsavɪdʒ/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈsævɪdʒ/
ΚΠ
1833 T. Chalmers On Power Wisdom & Goodness of God I. i. 91 The warfare of savage or demisavage nations.
demi-simple adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪˈsɪmpl/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˈsɪmp(ə)l/
ΚΠ
1591 F. Sparry tr. C. de Cattan Geomancie 168 The one is simple, the vther demy simple.
demi-unenfranchised adj.
Brit. /ˌdɛmɪʌnᵻnˈfran(t)ʃʌɪzd/
,
/ˌdɛmɪʌnɛnˈfran(t)ʃʌɪzd/
,
U.S. /ˌdɛmiˌənᵻnˈfrænˌtʃaɪzd/
,
/ˌdɛmiˌənɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪzd/
ΚΠ
1893 Westm. Gaz. 25 Feb. 2/2 Extracting verdicts from semi-disfranchised and demi-unenfranchised constituencies.
b.
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demi-equitant n.
Brit. /ˈdɛmɪˌɛkwᵻt(ə)nt/
,
U.S. /ˈdɛmiˌɛkwədənt/
,
/ˈdɛmiˌɛkwətnt/
Botany = obvolute adj. (With most of these semi- is now the usual prefix.)
14. With verbs and verbal derivatives.
† demi-corpsed adj. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1828 J. Wilson in Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. 24 286 He [the rider] becomes demicorpsed with the noble animal.
† demi-deify v. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1785 W. Cowper Task v. 266 They demi-deify and fume him so.
† demi-digested adj. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1660 S. Fisher Rusticus ad Academicos ii. 37 In thy meer demi-digested demications against them.
† demi-natured adj. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1604 W. Shakespeare Hamlet iv. vii. 73 And to such wondrous dooing brought his horse, As had he beene incorp'st, and demy natur'd With the braue beast.
† demi-turned adj. Obsolete
ΚΠ
1793 J. Williams Calm Exam. 74 Has the sphere of rectitude been demi-turned, and what was yesterday uprightness, now antipodic?
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