What is "demising"

Demise \De*mise"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Demised; p. pr. & vb. n. Demising.]

1. To transfer or transmit by succession or inheritance; to grant or bestow by will; to bequeath. ``Power to demise my lands.''
   --Swift.

   What honor Canst thou demise to any child of mine?
   --Shak.

2. To convey; to give. [R.]

   His soul is at his conception demised to him.
   --Hammond.

3. (Law) To convey, as an estate, by lease; to lease.

vb. (present participle of demise English)