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Dictionary > Viir

Word[?]
V3R Viir
Word Type[?]
strong adjective
Pronunciation[?]
/vir/
Official Definition[?]

Dying
(Summon Durnehviir Shout)
(POGGLE, p. 1097)

Expanded Definition[?]

adj. dying, nearing death
adv. in a dying manner
n. the state of nearing death
v. to mortally wound; to make or become dying

Usage[?]

Dur neh viir!
Curse never dying!
(Summon Durnehviir Shout)

Connotations[?]
No connotations to note.
Etymology[?]

Possibly related to dir ‘to die’.

Notes[?]

Not used to mean ‘final’ as in ‘her dying words’ or ‘his dying wish’. Also not used to express want as in ‘we are dying to eat’. Should only be used in reference to something that is close to death.

Revision History
Revised notes stating that "Viir" is not a present participle.