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ure

ure

9.9
An old custom or way people used to do things
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : uso
  • The ure of greeting guests with bread and salt has disappeared in many places.

Examples

  • In ancient times, the ure of certain rituals was strictly followed by the community.

  • He studied the old ure of the village to understand its traditions.

  • This ure is fascinating.

  • What is the ure of this custom?

  • In ancient times, the ure of certain rituals was strictly followed by the community.

  • The ure of greeting guests with bread and salt has disappeared in many places.

  • He studied the old ure of the village to understand its traditions.

Synonyms

usance
vsure
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A usual way of doing things in a group or community

is an old term for general use, practice, or custom
forme
vsure
  • Archaic
9.9

A traditional way of doing a ceremony or official action

is an old term for general use, practice, or custom

Surface Forms

ure singular
ures plural

Etymology

Ure also once meant 'use' or 'custom' and is like the modern word use, so it named the usual way people did things or a community practice.