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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."

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In 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").

Origin: Old French

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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."

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