Demurred

Demur  is a verb

According to the Merriam Webster dictionary demur means:  To politely refuse to accept a request or suggestion.  To delay or hesitate.

The word demurred is used by the author of the class handout entitled,  “The Cottagette on page 53, second paragraph.

The narrator stated, “I demurred a little…”  This occurred when Mr. Mathew asked Malda to go on a mountain climb with him.    Malda hesitated a moment stating that it was Monday and this was her day to do washing.

 

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