verb
- to endure or suffer (something difficult or unpleasant)
Usage: Scottish and Northern English dialect; archaic in standard English
Examples
- He had to dree the harsh winter conditions in the Highlands.
- She drees her hardships with quiet dignity.
- The old farmer drees the long hours of labor without complaint.
- They dree whatever fate brings them.
- He drees the pain of his injury stoically.