to linger; to stay; to tarry.-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.-to scruple or object; to take exception; as, i demur to that statement.-to interpose a demurrer. see demurrer, 2.-to suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.-to cause delay to; to put off.-stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.