Etymology

inure

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Today it means: To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries. Full definition →

First used 16th c.Middle English inuren
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  1. Middle English · inherited frominuren
  2. English todayinure

From Middle English inuren, equivalent to in- + ure (“practise, exercise”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries.
  • from 16th c. To take effect, to be operative.

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