DEMURE


Meaning of DEMURE in English

[ dɪ'mjʊə , dɪ'mjɔ: ]

■ adjective ( ~r , ~st ) (of a woman) reserved, modest, and shy.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

ME: perh. from OFr. demoure , past participle of demourer (see demur ); influenced by OFr. mur 'grave'.

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