Dure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /djʊə/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dure is a verb meaning (archaic, intransitive) To last, continue, endure.
Meaning
(archaic, intransitive) To last, continue, endure.
More Meanings
- (archaic) hard; harsh; severe; rough
Example Sentences
The winter is severe, and life is dure and rude.
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[…].
Word Forms
- dures
- during
- dured
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include smith, durate, endure, last, abide, perdure.
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