verb

dass

das

Dass (verb) means an archaic or dialectal word meaning to dare. Example: “The old ballad reads, "he dass not speak her name.”

verb

An archaic or dialectal word meaning to dare.

"The old ballad reads, "he dass not speak her name.""

How to use dass

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or regional way of saying "dare."

When to use it

Archaic and rarely used in modern English outside dialect or historical writing.

dassed past tense, dasses singular

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The old ballad reads, "he _____ not speak her name."

Related to "dare" and its archaic forms "darest" and "dast."

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What does “dass” mean?

The word “dass” means an archaic or dialectal word meaning to dare. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or regional way of saying "dare.".

How do you pronounce “dass”?

“Dass” is pronounced das (/dæs/ in IPA).

How do you use “dass” in a sentence?

Here is “dass” used in a sentence: “The old ballad reads, "he dass not speak her name.".”

What part of speech is “dass”?

“Dass” is a verb.