DEMURE
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De*mure" (?), a. [Perh. from OF. de murs (i. e., de bonnes murs of good manners); de of + murs, mours, meurs, mors, F. m&unr_;urs, fr. L. mores (sing. mos) manners, morals (see Moral); or more prob. fr. OF. me&ü;r, F. m&û;r mature, ripe (see Mature) in a phrase preceded by de, as de m&û;re conduite of mature conduct.] 1. Of sober or serious mien; composed and decorous in bearing; of modest look; staid; grave.
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Sober, steadfast, and demure.
Milton.
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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.
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2. Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.
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A cat lay, and looked so demure, as if there had been neither life nor soul in her.
L'Estrange.
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Miss Lizzy, I have no doubt, would be as demure and coquettish, as if ten winters more had gone over her head.
Miss Mitford.
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De*mure", v. i. To look demurely. [Obs.] Shak.
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