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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demanor, n. [e.m.E. demanour (16–17th c.), rare variant of demeanour.] Conduct, behaviour. —1614 Melrose P. 186.
The present officer, … by his former evill demanor, is so contemned [etc.] 1698 Ann. Banff II. 177.
During his good behaviour and peaceable demanor
