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dree

verbaction

to endure hardship or suffering

To bear or undergo hardship, pain, or unpleasant circumstances; to put up with suffering (often of fate or long-lasting trouble).

Example in use

“Ah'll dree it till it's ower.”

Pronunciation

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/DREE/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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