What is "demurs"

Usage examples of "demurs".

The Dwarf Demurs, the Rascal Impudently Recounting a Past Beating For This Selfsame Deed.

Il Conde Demurs, Allowing That If He Were But Fifty Years Younger He Would Cheerfully Satisfy the Composer's Desires, For He Suspects the Highwayman of Taking Liberties With His Wife, Several Times a Day, In Fact, If He is Not Mistaken.

Spock demurs, at the same time changing the holo from Rihan's face to Tiam's.

Lorn demurs, "and for that I have welcomed your instructions and advice.