I. -riŋ, -rēŋ preposition
Etymology: Middle English enduringe, from enduringe (present participle of enduren ), from enduren + -inge -ing (present participle suffix)
dialect : through the course of : during
keep track of him enduring the holidays — Maristan Chapman
II. adjective
Etymology: from enduring (present participle of endure ), from Middle English enduringe (present participle of enduren )
1. : lasting , permanent
an enduring novel
2. : capable of existing without deterioration : durable
an enduring substance
3. : patient , long-suffering
an enduring disposition
4. dialect : livelong , entire — often used with whole
he stayed the whole enduring day