De‐mise″, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Demised (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Demising.] 1. To transfer or transmit by succession or inheritance; to grant or bestow by will; to bequeath. “Power to demise my lands.” Swift.
What honor
Canst thou demise to any child of mine? Shak.
2. To convey; to give.
His soul is at his conception demised to him. Hammond.
3. (Law) To convey, as an estate, by lease; to lease.