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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dures, n. [ME. duresse (c 1320), OF. duresse, -esce.] Harm, injury. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 170.
Thair scharp assayes mycht do no dures To me, for all their aufull ordynance
