dere
7 synonyms for dere, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (archaic) Harm, injury, or hurt.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
(archaic) Harm, injury, or hurt.
“The old ballad speaks of a knight who suffered great dere in battle.”
Etymology
From Old English dæru ("injury, harm, loss"), tracing back to a very old Germanic root meaning damage — a distant relative of similar words in Old High German and Sanskrit.
Full origin of dere →Frequently asked questions
What does “dere” mean?
The word “dere” means (archaic) Harm, injury, or hurt. In plain terms, an old word for hurting or troubling someone; rarely used outside historical or poetic writing today.
How do you pronounce “dere”?
“Dere” is pronounced deer (/dɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “dere” in a sentence?
Here is “dere” used in a sentence: “The old ballad speaks of a knight who suffered great dere in battle.”
What part of speech is “dere”?
Depending on how it is used, “dere” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “dere” come from?
The word “dere” comes from Old English. From Old English dæru ("injury, harm, loss"), tracing back to a very old Germanic root meaning damage — a distant relative of similar words in Old High German and Sanskrit.
How many meanings does “dere” have?
“Dere” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (archaic) Harm, injury, or hurt.
