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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demure, a. [ME. (c 1400), obscurely f. Mure a.] Grave, serious. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxi. 43.
Fra euerylk e gois luke demure c1540 Lynd. Kitteis Conf. 5.
Bot ȝit ane countenance he bure, Degeist, deuote, daine, and demure
