English Explanatory Dictionary

dure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To last, continue, endure.
adj
  1. hard; harsh; severe; rough

Pronunciation

/djʊə/ /dʒʊə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dure.wav

Word forms

dure dures during dured more dure most dure

Etymology

From Middle English duren (“to last”), from Old French durer, from Latin dūrō, dūrāre. Related to Dutch duren (“to last, dure”), German dauern (“to last, dure”). Doublet of endure.

Derived words

durative dureful everduring outdure peine forte et dure
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