† ˈdroitureObs.rare. [a. F. droiture straightness, rightness:—late pop. L. *drēctūra-m:—L. dīrēctūra-m a making straight (Vitruv.), f.ppl. stem of dīrigĕre to straighten, direct.] Uprightness. 1483Caxton Gold. Leg. 246/2 Therfor remayneth his droyture perdurably whyche he fulfilled wyth holy werke.