dree
Americanadjective
verb (used with object)
verb
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(tr) to endure
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to endure one's fate
adjective
Etymology
Origin of dree
before 1000; Middle English; Old English drēogan to endure; cognate with Gothic driugan to serve (in arms)
Example Sentences
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Life is hard enough on women without adding the penalty of great riches to the weird they have to dree.
From A Word to Women by Humphry, Mrs. C. E.
"Und dey agreet dat dey might sell you de farm, when dem dree lifes wast up?"
From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore
"I wish I had drunk of your water, sister,145 When I did drink your wine; That for a carle's fair daughter, It does gar me dree all this pine."
From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various
Alas, my poor John! are you really doomed to dree the weird assigned your forebears.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 by Various
"Vell, you say coom dree o'clock," said a harsh voice behind them.
From Sube Cane by Partridge, Edward Bellamy
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