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durance

noun
du·rance | \ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s also ˈdyu̇r- \

Definition of durance 

1 archaic : endurance

2 : restraint by or as if by physical force —usually used in the phrase durance vile

First Known Use of durance

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for durance

Middle English, duration, from Anglo-French, from durer to last from Latin durare

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