(dâr) v. dared (Archaic durst), dar·ing v.t.
1. To have the courage or boldness to undertake; venture on.
2. To challenge to attempt something as proof of courage, etc.
3. To defy; oppose and challenge.
—v.i.
4. To have the courage or boldness to do or attempt something; venture.
—I dare say I am reasonably certain.
—noun
1. The act of daring; a challenge: to do something on a dare.
2. Daring; bravery. [OE durran]
—dar′er noun

(dâr) v. dared, dar·ing Obs. v.t.
1. To daunt; scare.
2. To dazzle; paralyze.
—v.i.
3. To be in fear. [OE darian lurk]

(dâr), Virginia,
born 1587, first child of English parents born in America, on Roanoke Island.