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demureness|dɪˈmjʊənɪs|
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The state or quality of being demure.
c1510Barclay Mirr. Gd. Manners (1570) G iij, With all demurenes behaue thee in the same, As not led by malice but rather of good loue. 1582N. T. (Rhem.) 1 Tim. ii. 9 In like maner women also in comely attire: with demurenesse and sobrietie adorning themselves. 1659Gauden Tears of Ch. 349 A most supercilious demurenesse and affected zelotry. 1821Scott Kenilw. vii, The prim demureness of her looks. |