verb
- second person singular present tense of 'dare'; you dare or are bold enough to do something
Usage: archaic or poetic form; modern English typically uses 'dare' for all persons
Examples
- Thou dourest not speak thy mind in public.
- How dourest thou challenge me to such a task?
- If dourest thou enter that forbidden chamber, beware the consequences.
- Dourest thou believe such tales of old?
- He dourest not question the king's authority.