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Definition: DEMI-

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. A prefix, signifying half.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Demi-" is a common misspelling or typo for: semi-, demo-.

Etymology:Demi- \Dem"i-\ [French demi-, from Latin dimidius half; di- = dis- + medius middle. See Medium, and compare to Demy, Dimidiate.]. (references)

Definition: DEMI-

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. A prefix, signifying half.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Etymology:Demi- \Dem"i-\ [French demi-, from Latin dimidius half; di- = dis- + medius middle. See Medium, and compare to Demy, Dimidiate.]. (references)