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demeanor definition

de·meanor (di mēn′ər)

noun

outward behavior; conduct; deportment
Brit.demeanour de·mean′·our

Etymology: ME demenure < demenen, to rule, govern oneself, behave < OFr demener, to lead < de- (L de), from + mener, to lead < LL minare, to drive (cattle) < L minari, to threaten: see menace

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