Definition of demur

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Demur (v. i.) To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.

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Demorage :: Demorage (n.) Demurrage.
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) To interpose a demurrer. See Demurrer, 2..
Demurely :: Demurely (adv.) In a demure manner; soberly; gravely; -- now, commonly, with a mere show of gravity or modesty..
Demurred :: Demurred (imp. & p. p.) of Demu.
Demurrage :: Demurrage (n.) The allowance made to the master or owner of the ship for such delay or detention.
Demure :: Demure (a.) Of sober or serious mien; composed and decorous in bearing; of modest look; staid; grave.
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
Demur :: Demur (v. t.) To cause delay to; to put off.
Demure :: Demure (a.) Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity..
Demurral :: Demurral (n.) Demur; delay in acting or deciding.
Demur :: Demur (v. t.) To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.
Demurity :: Demurity (n.) Demureness; also, one who is demure..
Demurring :: Demurring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Demu.
Demure :: Demure (v. i.) To look demurely.
Demurrable :: Demurrable (a.) That may be demurred to.
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) To scruple or object; to take exception; as, I demur to that statement..
Demureness :: Demureness (n.) The state of being demure; gravity; the show of gravity or modesty.
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) To linger; to stay; to tarry.
Demurrer :: Demurrer (n.) One who demurs.
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