He demands a fee,
And then demurs me with a vain delay.
Quarles.
De*mur", n. [OF. demor, demore, stay, delay. See Demur, v. i.] Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
All my demurs but double his attacks;
At last he whispers, "Do; and we go snacks."
Pope.
De*mure" (?), a. [Perh. from OF. de murs (i. e., de bonnes murs of good manners); de of + murs, mours, meurs, mors, F. m&?;urs, fr. L. mores (sing. mos) manners, morals (see Moral); or more prob. fr. OF. meür, F. mûr mature, ripe (see Mature) in a phrase preceded by de, as de mûre conduite of mature conduct.] 1. Of sober or serious mien; composed and decorous in bearing; of modest look; staid; grave.
Sober, steadfast, and demure.
Milton.
Nan was very much delighted in her demure way, and that delight showed itself in her face and in her clear bright eyes.
W. Black.