dunned

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dunned - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Dun \Dun\ (d[u^]n), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Dunned (d[u^]nd);
     p. pr. & vb. n. Dunning (d[u^]n"n[i^]ng).] [AS. dyne noise,
     dynian to make a noise, or fr. Icel. dynr, duna, noise,
     thunder, duna to thunder; the same word as E. din. [root]74.
     See Din.]
     To ask or beset (e.g., a debtor), for payment; to urge
     importunately.
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           Hath she sent so soon to dun?            --Swift.
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