a word of the same use and effect in the French language, with demi in the Latin and English, being formed from dimidium; and used, in composition with other words, to signify half. In words borrowed from the Latins, we use demi; and in those from the French, we retain their demi. See Semi.

Demi-culverin, a piece of ordnance usually 4½ inches bore, 2700 pound weight, ten feet long, and carrying point blank 175 pieces.

Demi-culverin of the least size, is 4½ inches bore, ten feet long, and 2000 pounds weight. It carries a ball of 4 inches diameter, and of 9 pounds weight, and its level range is 174 pieces.

Demi-culverin of the largest fort, is 4½ inches bore, 10½ feet long, and weighs 3000 pounds weight. It carries a ball 4½ inches diameter, weighing 12 pounds 11 ounces, point blank 178 pieces.

Demi-god. See Hero.