Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Demean (-ing, -s)
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demean (-ing, -s), v. [OFr demene-r, lead, exercise, practice, employ, treat, direct.]
- Carry; bear; behave; conduct.
- Degrade; undervalue; abase; lessen in importance.
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