Both Uses of
demur
in
Dracula
- I told her I should ask you to see her, and though she demurred at first, I know why, old fellow, she finally consented.†
p. 120.6 *demurred = expressed disagreement
- I demurred as to my not sharing any danger even of odium, but he went on, "Besides, it will attract less attention if there are not too many of us.†
p. 318.6
Definition:
express disagreement
or in law: a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings through a demurrer
or in law: a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings through a demurrer