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 Definitions of tmesis  [ˈmi sɪs, təˈmi-]  

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Definition of 'tmesis' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) tmesis
the interpolation of one or more words between the parts of a compound word, as be thou ware for
beware.

Etymology:  (1580–90; < LL tmēsis < Gk tmēsis a cutting =tmē-, var. s. of témnein to cut +-sis -sis)

Definition of 'tmesis' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) tmesis
the separation of the parts of a compound word by the intervention of one or more words; as, in what place soever, for whatsoever place

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