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   Dire (dīr), a. [Compar. Direr (dīrẽr); superl. Direst.] [L. dirus; of uncertain origin.]
   1. Ill-boding; portentous; as, “dire omens”.
   
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   2. Evil in great degree; dreadful; dismal; horrible; terrible; lamentable.
   
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   Dire was the tossing, deep the groans. Milton.
   
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   Gorgons and hydras and chimeras dire. Milton.
   
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