n. See Demy, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ F. demi-, fr. L. dimidius half; di- = dis- + medius middle. See Medium, and cf. Demy, Dimidiate. ] A prefix, signifying half. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. demi- bastion. ] (Fort.) A half bastion, or that part of a bastion consisting of one face and one flank. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. demi- brigade. ] A half brigade. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>n. (Mus.) An imperfect or half cadence, falling on the dominant instead of on the key note. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Mil. Antiq.) A kind of ordnance, carrying a ball weighing from thirty to thirty-six pounds. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. demi-cercle. ] An instrument for measuring angles, in surveying, etc. It resembles a protractor, but has an alidade, sights, and a compass. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Mil. Antiq.) A kind of ordnance, carrying a ball weighing from nine to thirteen pounds. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>v. t. To deify in part. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A half devil. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]