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ALL meanings of tmesis

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  • noun tmesis the interpolation of one or more words between the parts of a compound word, as be thou ware for beware. 1
  • noun tmesis interpolation of a word or group of words between the parts of a compound word 0
  • noun tmesis separation of the parts of a compound word by an intervening word or words (Ex.: what person soever for whatsoever person) 0
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