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Webster 1913 Edition

Durable

Du′ra-ble

,
Adj.
[L.
durabilis
, fr.
durare
to last: cf. F.
durable
. See
Dure
.]
Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring;
as,
durable
cloth;
durable
happiness.
Riches and honor are with me; yea,
durable
riches and righteousness.
Prov. viii. 18.
Syn. – Lasting; permanent; enduring; firm; stable; continuing; constant; persistent. See
Lasting
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Durable

DURABLE

,
Adj.
[L., to last; hard.] Having the quality of lasting or continuing long in being, without perishing or wearing out as durable timber; durable cloth; durable happiness.

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