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durity

noun

Etymology

From Latin duritas, from durus (“hard”).

  1. derived from duritas

Definitions

  1. hardness

    hardness; firmness

    • it cometh short of their compactness and durity; and, therefore, requireth not the emery, as the saphire, granite, and topaz, but will receive impression from steel, in a manner like the turquoise.

  2. harshness

    harshness; cruelty

    • […]surrendred to the said John by the said William by durity and menaces

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