"demurity" meaning in English

See demurity in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɪˈmjʊəɹɪti/
Etymology: From demure + -ity. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|demure|-ity}} demure + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demurity (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) The state or quality of being demure; demureness. Tags: archaic, uncountable Translations (Translations): skromność [feminine] (Polish), powściągliwość [feminine] (Polish), rozważność [feminine] (Polish), rozwaga [feminine] (Polish)
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