Definition of demur

acrimonious Definition: (adjective) biting, harsh, caustic. Petersons.com

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de·mur    (d-mûr) KEY  

intr.v.
de·murred , de·mur·ring , de·murs

1. To voice opposition; object: demurred at the suggestion. See Synonyms at object.
2. Law To enter a demurrer.
3. To delay.

NOUN:

1. The act of demurring.
2. An objection.
3. A delay.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English demuren, to delay, from Anglo-Norman demurer, from Latin dmorr : d-, de- + morr, to delay (from mora, delay)

OTHER FORMS:
de·murra·ble (Adjective)

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