First Known Use: 14th century
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dour
adjective \ˈdu̇r, ˈdau̇(-ə)r\
: serious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy
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Origin of DOUR
Middle English, from Latin durus hard — more at during
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dour
adjective \ˈdau̇r, ˈdu̇r\
Definition of DOUR for Kids
: looking or being serious and unfriendly <a dour old man> <a dour expression>
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