† ˈdureful,a.Obs. [f. dure v. + -ful.] Lasting, continuing, durable. 1594Spenser Amoretti vi, The durefull Oake, whose sap is not yet dride.1596― F.Q. iv. x. 39 Neither pretious stone, nor durefull brasse.1614Raleigh Hist. World i. (1634) 56 A durefull continuance.