der·ring-do (d r  ng-d  )n. Daring or reckless action. [Misinterpretation of earlier derrynge do, misprint of Late Middle English dorryng do, daring to do, from Middle English durring don, daring to do : durring, present participle of durren, to dare (from Old English durran; see dare) + don, to do; see do1.] |
derring-do
Noun
Archaic or literary a daring spirit or deed [Middle English durring don daring to do]
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