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Definition of Demitted
1. demit [v] - See also: demit
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demitted
Literary usage of Demitted
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"In 1866 the university of Glasgow conferred on him the degree of DD In 1869 he
demitted the charge of his congregation, and went to reside at Portobello, ..."
2. Journal of the ... Annual Convention, Diocese of Louisiana by Convention, Council, Episcopal Church, Diocese of Louisiana (1872)
"Rev Henry T. Lee, ordained, May 14, 1851, demitted, 1853. 48. Rev. ... John Freeman
Young, DD, Bishop, rec'd 1852, demitted, 1855. 53. Rev. ..."
3. A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen by Robert Chambers, Thomas Thomson (1853)
"... said lords of the council, nobility, and others of the estates, and at their
desire, and of his own free will and proper motive, demitted and gave over ..."
4. Memorials of the Aldermen, Provosts, and Lord Provosts of Aberdeen, 1272-1895. by Alexander Macdonald Munro (1897)
"After a short period of six months the rebellion was crushed, and the Jacobite
Council demitted office. Provost Bannerman was carried prisoner to Carlisle, ..."
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