Durst: meaning, definitions and examples

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durst

 

[ dษœrst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

archaic usage

Durst is an archaic form of the verb 'dare'. It is used primarily in the past tense, indicating that someone had the courage to do something.

Synonyms

dared, had the courage, ventured

Examples of usage

  • He durst not speak in front of the crowd.
  • She durst go into the haunted house alone.
  • They durst challenge the authority of the king.

Translations

Translations of the word "durst" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น durst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Durst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ haus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะฐะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pragnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนพใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sed

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท susuzluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุทุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพรญzeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรคd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃๆธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพej

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพorsti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ susuzluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sed

Etymology

The word 'durst' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'durran', which means 'to dare'. This etymology reveals a connection to themes of courage and bravery, often in the face of adversity. Over time, 'durst' became somewhat obsolete in modern English but persisted in certain dialects and literature. Its use has been largely supplanted by the more straightforward 'dared'. Despite its rarity, 'durst' appears in various literary works, notably in Shakespeare and other classical texts, emphasizing its historical significance and its evocative power in expressing feats of bravery or challenges faced by characters.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,182, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.