Dure

/djʊər/ verb

Definition

To last; to endure or continue existing over time.

Etymology

From Old French 'durer,' from Latin 'durare' meaning 'to harden' or 'to last.' An archaic or poetic English verb.

Kelly Says

This word is almost completely extinct in modern English, but it's hidden in our everyday language—think 'endure,' 'during,' and 'duration,' which all come from the same root!

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