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† deˈmeanance Obs. Also 5–6 demenaunce. [f. demean v. + -ance. Prob. formed in Anglo-Fr.] Demeanour, behaviour.
1486Surtees Misc. (1890) 48 A graduate of the Universitie of Cambridge, with record under the seal of the same Universitie testifying his demenaunce there. a1529Skelton Balettes Wks. I. 25 Demure demeanaunce, womanly of porte. 1532W. Walter Guiscard & S. (1597) B ij, Your vertuous talke and carefull demeanance. 1647H. More Song of Soul i. ii. lxxxvii, Fair replying with demeanance mild. |