Definitions

1. verb

to summon or demand payment, especially from a debtor

“The creditor tried to dun the company for the outstanding debt.”

2. noun

a hill or mound, especially one formed of sand or earth

“The village was built on the side of a dun overlooking the sea.”

3. noun

a Scottish Gaelic word for a hill fort or a small hill

“The historian explored the ancient dun that stood on the outskirts of the village.”

4. noun

a hill or mound in the Hebrides, typically formed of sand or earth and often topped by a broch or other ancient monument

“The tourists visited the historic dun on the island, taking in the breathtaking views.”

5. verb

to intimidate or bully someone, especially for money

“The debt collector tried to dun the young man for the money he owed.”