Demipremiss

/ˌdɛmɪˈprɛmɪs/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of demipremise; a partially leased or incompletely defined property or dwelling.

Etymology

Variant spelling of demipremise, reflecting inconsistent spelling conventions in English legal documents from the 17th-18th centuries when 'miss' and 'mise' endings were used interchangeably.

Kelly Says

English legal documents were gloriously inconsistent in spelling—the same word might appear four different ways in one contract, which is why old property deeds are so fun to decode.

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