noun
Drury
Drury (noun) means (archaic) Romantic or sexual love, or a term of endearment for someone loved. Example: “In old ballads, the knight speaks of his drury with quiet devotion.”
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(archaic) Romantic or sexual love, or a term of endearment for someone loved.
"In old ballads, the knight speaks of his drury with quiet devotion."
How to use Drury
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, poetic word for love or a loved one — rarely used outside historical or literary writing.
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Etymology
From Old French druerie ("love, friendship"), from dru ("friend, lover").
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What is the meaning of Drury?
"Drury" (noun) means (archaic) Romantic or sexual love, or a term of endearment for someone loved.
How do you use Drury in a sentence?
Example: "In old ballads, the knight speaks of his drury with quiet devotion."
