3. To lay down, as an office; to resign. [Scot.]

General Conway demitted his office.

Hume.

Dem"i*tint` (?), n. (Fine Arts) (a) That part of a painting, engraving, or the like, which is neither in full darkness nor full light. (b) The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in a composition. Also called half tint.

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