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dree

verb
\ ˈdrē How to pronounce dree (audio) \
dreed; dreeing

Definition of dree

transitive verb

chiefly Scotland
: endure, suffer

First Known Use of dree

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dree

Middle English, from Old English drēogan; akin to Goth driugan to perform military service

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