demeaner en · NOUN
Etymology
From demean + -er.
Meanings
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One who demeans.
Thus strategic self-demeaners often obtain their ends. The brazen-faced, the man with ko ga muchi (a thick-skinned face) can 'do well' if he can count on the embarrassability of others.
2014, Oliver Leaman, Friendship East and West: Philosophical Perspectives, page 99:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| demeaners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |