■ verb
1》 order or allow to leave; send away.
2》 remove from employment or office.
3》 treat as unworthy of serious consideration.
4》 Law refuse further hearing to (a case).
5》 Cricket end the innings of (a batsman or side).
Derivatives
~al noun
~ible adjective
Origin
ME: from med. L. ~- , var. of L. dimiss- , dimittere 'send away'.