DOUR


Meaning of DOUR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdu̇r, ˈdau̇(-ə)r ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin durus hard — more at during

Date: 14th century

1. : stern , harsh

2. : obstinate , unyielding

3. : gloomy , sullen

• dour·ly adverb

• dour·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.