Durance

/ˈdjʊərəns/ noun

Definition

Imprisonment or confinement; a state of being imprisoned or held against one's will (archaic or poetic).

Etymology

From Old French 'durance,' meaning captivity or endurance, derived from Latin 'durare' (to last, endure). Used by Shakespeare and other Renaissance writers.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare used 'durance' for imprisonment, and the phrase 'vile durance' appears in literature to describe terrible captivity—it's a poetic way to express suffering that's worth reviving!

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