demit

Example Sentences

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Only last October did he formally demit the Presbyterian ministry.

From Time Magazine Archive

On the contrary, Lanjuinais the Breton declares that there is one man who never will demit voluntarily; but will protest to the uttermost, while a voice is left him.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

Argentum cupidus fuluo secernit ab auro, Et plumbi lentam demit utrique moram.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius

So that La Mettrie had to demit; to get out of France rather in a hurry, lest worse befell.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 by Carlyle, Thomas

But no man is entitled to a demit, unless at the time of demanding it he be in good standing and free from all charges.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.