INURE


Meaning of INURE in English

v.

1. tr. (often in passive; foll. by to) accustom (a person) to something esp. unpleasant.

2 intr. Law come into operation; take effect.

Derivatives:

inurement n.

Etymology: ME f. AF eneurer f. phr. en eure (both unrecorded) in use or practice, f. en in + OF e(u)vre work f. L opera

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.