DEMISE (2)

demise (2). Demise, v.t. to bequeath at one's death, to let

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De‐mise″, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Demised (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Demising.] 1. 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. 2. To convey; to give.
His soul is at his conception demised to him. Hammond. 3. 3. (Law) To convey, as an estate, by lease; to lease.