Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length equal to one-half of a mark, a unit of length used in Germany during the 19th century.

“The old clock had a face with intricate carvings and a dial that was divided into demimarks for precise timekeeping.”

2. noun

A semi-finished textile, such as a piece of partially completed lace or embroidery.

“She spent her weekend working on a demimark of intricate lace for her handmade wedding veil.”