Demur (verb)
de-mur
to make objection, especially on the grounds of moral or ethical considerations; take exception.
Demur comes via French from the Latin word dēmorārī, meaning “to linger, to delay.” and entered the English language between 1175-1225. The adjective demure, “shy, reserved,” entered English later from the past participle of the French verb “to demur.”
Example sentences
“she was reluctant, but did not demur when pushed.”
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
