dour
Meaning
Synonyms
beardown
Translations
morose
mürrisch
aksi
duro
cupo
adustFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdʊə/
Etymology
In summary
Borrowed from Scots dour, possibly from Latin dūrus (“hard, stern”), via Middle Irish dúr. Compare French dur, Catalan dur, Italian duro, Portuguese duro, Romanian dur, Spanish duro. Doublet of dure.
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