Dure
/dΚΙ/noun
A term used to describe something hard or tough.
Did you know?The word 'dure' is linked to the Latin 'durus', which means 'hard', and has been used since the Middle Ages to convey a sense of resilience in the face of adversity.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
durus
βhard, tough, strongβ
Old French
Old French
dure
βhard, strong, severeβ
Middle English
Middle English
dure
βhard, firm, enduringβ
Modern English
English
dure
βto endure, to last, to stand firm over timeβ