simple past tense and past participle of demur

(intransitive, obsolete) To linger; to stay; to tarry

Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

(usually of women) Quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious. / Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.

(obsolete) To look demurely.

In a demure manner.

The state or quality of being demure.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of demur

plural of demur

present participle of demur