Meaning Of The Word Tmesis

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What's The Definition Of Tmesis?

tmesis in American English
separation of the parts of a compound word by an intervening word or words (Ex.: what person soever for whatsoever person)
noun: the interpolation of one or more words between the parts of a compound word, as be thou ware for beware

tmesis in British English
noun: interpolation of a word or group of words between the parts of a compound word

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