Dun: meaning, definitions and examples

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dun

 

[ dสŒn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to finish

The verb 'dun' refers to the act of making repeated demands for payment of a debt. It originates from the old English word 'dun', meaning to demand or insist upon. This term is primarily used in financial contexts, particularly in reference to creditors pursuing overdue payments. Although it can be perceived as somewhat formal or archaic, it is still relevant in modern financial discussions.

Synonyms

demand, press, require

Examples of usage

  • The bank dunned him for the loan payment.
  • She was dunned multiple times before finally paying her dues.
  • The landlord dunned the tenant for the overdue rent.

Translations

Translations of the word "dun" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dรผne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัŽะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ‚ไธ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ duna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋ž˜ ์–ธ๋•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุซุจุงู† ุฑู…ู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ duna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™ไธ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sanddyngja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัŽะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ duna

Etymology

The term 'dun' has its roots in the Middle English word 'dunnen', which means to insist or to demand. This word evolved from the Old Norse 'dun', meaning to sound or to make a noise, which is metaphorically associated with the persistent action of demanding something. The concept of 'dunning' was particularly prevalent in the realm of commerce and trade, where merchants would often need to chase after payments from customers. Over time, 'dun' became more closely associated with the specific act of pursuing debts. The usage of 'dun' as a noun or a verb has been documented since at least the 15th century, and it has maintained its relevance in legal and financial terms to this day.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,152, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.