DURESS


Meaning of DURESS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ du̇-ˈres also ]

dyu̇- noun

Etymology: Middle English duresse, from Anglo-French duresce hardness, severity, from Latin duritia, from durus

Date: 15th century

1. : forcible restraint or restriction

2. : compulsion by threat ; specifically : unlawful constraint

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