DIMISSORY
Dim"is*so*ry, a. Etym: [L. dimissorius: cf. F. dimissoire. See
Dimit.]
Defn: Sending away; dismissing to another jurisdiction; granting leave to depart. Letters dimissory (Eccl.), letters given by a bishop dismissing a person who is removing into another diocese, and recommending him for reception there. Hook.
DIMIT Di*mit", v. t. Etym: [L. dimittere to send away, ledi- = dis- + mittere to send. See Dismiss.]
Defn: To dismiss, let go, or release. [Obs.]
DIMITY
Dim"i*ty, n. Etym: [Prob. fr. Gr. diemet, of F. dimite, démitte. Cf.
Samite.]
Defn: A cotton fabric employed for hangings and furniture coverings, and formerly used for women's under-garments. It is of many patterns, both plain and twilled, and occasionally is printed in colors.
DIMLY
Dim"ly, adv.
Defn: In a dim or obscure manner; not brightly or clearly; with imperfect sight.
DIMMISH; DIMMY
Dim"mish, Dim"my, a.
Defn: Somewhat dim; as, dimmish eyes. "Dimmy clouds." Sir P. Sidney.