What does dure mean?
Dure means (archaic, intransitive) To last, continue, endure..
Dure
/djʊə/ · verb
Meaning
(archaic, intransitive) To last, continue, endure..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic, intransitive) To last, continue, endure.
- (archaic) hard; harsh; severe; rough
Example Sentences
Soo on a tyme he told kynge Arthur that he sholde not dure longe […]
But he that was ſowne in the ſtony grũde ys he / which heareth the worde of God / and anon with ioye receaveth itt / yet hath he no rottꝭ in him ſelfe / And therefore he dureth but a ſeaſon[…].
The winter is severe, and life is dure and rude.
Synonyms for dure
Antonyms for dure
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Word Forms
- dures
- during
- dured
- more dure
- most dure
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Soo on a tyme he told kynge Arthur that he sholde not dure longe […]
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