(a) What one deserves or is entitled to; due share, due punishment; ~ of wedlok, debt of matrimony, sexual intercourse between husband and wife; (b) that which is appropriate or expected; biforen ~, before the proper time, too early; thries ~, three times the expected or normal number; (c) an obligation or duty; of ~, as a matter of duty; (d) pl. dues, fees; (e) ?a required list of sinners.