Defn: Demureness; also, one who is demure. Sir T. Browne.
DEMURRABLE
De*mur"ra*ble, a.
Defn: That may be demurred to. Stormonth.
DEMURRAGE De*mur"rage, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. demorage delay. See Demur.] (Law) (a) The detention of a vessel by the freighter beyond the time allowed in her charter party for loading, unloading, or sailing. (b) The allowance made to the master or owner of the ship for such delay or detention. The claim for demurrage ceases as soon as the ship is cleared out and ready for sailing. M`Culloch.
Note: The term is also applied to similar delays and allowances in land carriage, by wagons, railroads, etc.
DEMURRAL
De*mur"ral, n.
Defn: Demur; delay in acting or deciding. The same causes of demurral existed which prevented British troops from assisting in the expulsion of the French from Rome. Southey.
DEMURRER
De*mur"rer, n.
1. One who demurs.
2. (Law)