2. Defiance; challenge.

Childish, unworthy dares

Are not enought to part our powers.

Chapman.

Sextus Pompeius

Hath given the dare to Cæsar.

Shak.

Dare, v. i. [OE. darien, to lie hidden, be timid.] To lurk; to lie hid. [Obs.] Chaucer.

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