dun
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adjective \ˈdən\Definition of DUN
1
a : having the color dun b of a horse : having a grayish-yellow coat with black mane and tail
2
: marked by dullness and drabness
— dun·ness \ˈdən-nəs\ noun
Origin of DUN
Middle English, from Old English dunn — more at dusk
First Known Use: before 12th century
2dun
nounDefinition of DUN
1
: a dun horse
2
: a variable color averaging a nearly neutral slightly brownish dark gray
3
: a subadult mayfly; also : an artificial fly tied to imitate such an insect
First Known Use of DUN
14th century
3dun
transitive verbdunneddun·ning
Definition of DUN
1
: to make persistent demands upon for payment
Origin of DUN
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1626
4dun
nounDefinition of DUN
1
: a person who duns
2
: an urgent request; especially : a demand for payment
First Known Use of DUN
1628
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