dimity

dimity · noun¹

1. Ancient Greek · derived fromδίμιτος“of double thread”
2. Medieval Greek · derived fromδίμιτον
3. Medieval Latin · derived fromdimitum
4. Middle English · inherited fromdemit
5. English todaydimity

From earlier dimite, from Middle English demit, demyt, from Medieval Latin dimitum, from Medieval Greek δίμιτον (dímiton), from Ancient Greek δίμιτος (dímitos, “of double thread”).

Dimity · proper noun²

The given name is apparently from the name of the light cotton fabric, dimity. However, since it is found primarily as an Irish name, it may have originated as a feminine equivalent of Dermot.

First known use, by meaning

• From 15th c. A light strong fabric with woven stripes or squares.