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▪ I. demurring, vbl. n.|dɪˈmɜːrɪŋ|
[f. demur v. + -ing1.]
The action of the verb demur, q.v.
1593Nashe Christ's T. 90 b, There is no demurring, or exceptioning against his testimony. 1682D'Urfey Butler's Ghost 110 Famous was he for Procuration, Demurrings, and Continuation. 1873R. Broughton Nancy II. 23 But, say I with discontented demurring, you have been away often before!
▪ II. deˈmurring, ppl. a.
[-ing2.]
That demurs: see the verb.
1607T. Walkington Opt. Glass 118 His demurring judgement. 1742Young Nt. Th. iii. 35 Are there demurring wits, who dare dispute This revolution in the world inspir'd?
Hence deˈmurringly adv.
1890I. D. Hardy New Othello I. viii. 187 ‘But..’ she observed demurringly. |