Dimissory A letter dimissory is a letter from the bishop of one diocese to some other bishop, giving leave for the bearer to be ordained by him. (Latin, di-matto, to send away.)

Dimity A cloth said to be so called from Damietta, in Egypt, but really from the Greek di-mitos (double- thread). (See Samite.)

Dinah (Aunt), in Sterne's Tristram Shandy. She leaves Mr. Walter Shandy £1,000, which he fancies will enable him to carry out all the wild schemes that enter into his head.

Wooden Toys and Doll Houses
Brio train sets, Plan City toys. Castles, Garages, Farms & Buildings

Creative and Educational Toys
Science and Discovery Kits for 5 to 12 year olds. Build robots and engines.

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