What does “the dude abides” mean?

Yeah, The Big Lebowski – one of my all time favorites.Roughly: “The Dude is there for you,” or “The Dude will always be around.” It basically means he is an easy going fellow and is pretty content to go along with whatever is happening.The main character, of course, is nicknamed “The Dude”. The verb “abide” has a number of meanings. According to Merriam-Webster: Main Entry: abidePronunciation: ə-ˈbīdFunction: verbInflected Form(s): abode -ˈbōd or abid·ed; abid·ingEtymology: Middle English, from Old English ābīdan, from ā-, perfective prefix + bīdan to bide; akin to Old High German ir-, perfective prefix — more at BIDE Date: before 12th centurytransitive verb1: to wait for : await2 a: to endure without yielding : withstand b: to bear patiently : tolerate 3: to accept without objection intransitive verb1: to remain stable or fixed in a state2: to continue in a place : sojournConfusing, perhaps, but the context should be clear with the full quote:The Dude: Yeah, well. The Dude abides.The Stranger: The Dude abides. I don’t know about you but I take comfort in that. It’s good knowin’ he’s out there. The Dude. Takin’ ‘er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh. I sure hope he makes the finals.... Show More

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https://shorturl.im/TieNEA Dude is a cool guy or man (ragazzo). But we use it for emphasis or surprise (cavolo! = Dude!)... Show More

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