dure

Definition

To last, continue, endure.

Etymology

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

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[…]."