Dreeing

/ˈdriːɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of 'dree'; currently enduring, suffering, or tolerating.

Etymology

Present participle of 'dree' formed by adding '-ing'. Maintains the archaic/Scottish character of the base verb in its gerund and participle forms.

Kelly Says

The continuous form 'dreeing one's weird' (enduring one's fate) is a famous phrase from Scottish poetry—it's like 'paying your dues,' but with more acceptance of inevitable suffering.

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