In*ure" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inured (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Inuring.] [From pref. in- in + ure use, work. See Ure use, practice, Opera, and cf. Manure.]
To apply in use; to train; to discipline; to use or accustom till use gives little or no pain or inconvenience; to harden; to habituate; to practice habitually.
"To
inure our prompt obedience."
Milton.
He . . . did inure them to speak little.
Sir T. North.
Inured and exercised in learning.
Robynson (More's Utopia).
The poor, inured to drudgery and distress.
Cowper.
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In*ure", v. i.
To pass into use; to take or have effect; to be applied; to serve to the use or benefit of; as, a gift of lands inures to the heirs.
[Written also
enure.]
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