DERRING-DO


Meaning of DERRING-DO in English

Pronunciation: ˌ der-i ŋ - ' dü, ˌ de-ri ŋ -

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English dorring don daring to do, from dorring (gerund of dorren to dare) + don to do

Date: 1579

: daring action : DARING <deeds of derring-do >

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