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demit

Demit (verb) means to let fall; to depress; to yield.

verb
1
To let fall; to depress; to yield.
2
To relinquish an office, membership, authority, etc.; to resign, as from a Masonic lodge.
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Etymology

From Latin dēmittō (“send or bring down, let fall”).

Rhymes for demit

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of demit?

"demit" (verb) means to let fall; to depress; to yield.

What are the different meanings of demit?

"demit" has 2 main meanings: 1. To let fall; to depress; to yield; 2. To relinquish an office, membership, authority, etc.; to resign, as from a Masonic lodge.

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