† deˈmurrance Obs.
In 4 demorrance, 6 demoraunce, 7 demourance.
[a. OF. demorance retardation, delay, f. demorer, -mourer: see demur v. and -ance.]
a. Delay, lingering. b. Abiding, abode, dwelling.
| c 1300 K. Alis. 4123 He wolde wende, swithe snel..saun demorrance. a 1529 Skelton Bk. 3 Foles Wks. I. 201 The man is a very fole to make his demoraunce upon such an olde wyfe. 1625 Modell Wit 76 b, Here is my demourance, and from hence I purpose not to part. |