v.
Pronunciation: di- ' m ē n
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: de · meaned ; de · mean · ing
Etymology: Middle English demenen, from Anglo-French demener to conduct, from de- + mener to lead, from Latin minare to drive, from minari to threaten ― more at MOUNT
Date: 14th century
: to conduct or behave (oneself) usually in a proper manner