1. (v. i.) To linger; to stay; to tarry.

2. (v. i.) To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.

3. (v. i.) To scruple or object; to take exception; as, I demur to that statement.

4. (v. i.) To interpose a demurrer. See Demurrer, 2.

5. (v. t.) To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.

6. (v. t.) To cause delay to; to put off.

7. (v. i.) Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

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