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sturdy

1

[ stur-dee ]

adjective

sturdier, sturdiest.
  1. strongly built; stalwart; robust:

    sturdy young athletes.

    Synonyms: , , , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  2. strong, as in substance, construction, or texture:

    sturdy walls.

  3. firm; courageous; indomitable:

    the sturdy defenders of the Alamo.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  4. of strong or hardy growth, as a plant.


sturdy

2

[ stur-dee ]

noun

Veterinary Pathology.
  1. gid.

sturdy

1

/ ˈɜːɪ /

adjective

  1. healthy, strong, and vigorous
  2. strongly built; stalwart
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

sturdy

2

/ ˈɜːɪ /

noun

  1. vet science another name for staggers gid
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٳܰ徱, adverb
  • ˈٳܰ徱Ա, noun
  • ˈٳܰ徱, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ٳܰd· adverb
  • ٳܰd·Ա noun
  • un·ٳܰd· adverb
  • un·ٳܰd·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of sturdy1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English stourdi, from Old French estourdi “dazed, reckless, stunned, violent,” past participle of estourdir “to daze, stun,” of disputed origin; perhaps ultimately from Latin ex- ex- 1( def ) + a verb derivative of torpidus “nܳ,” turbus “disturbed,” or turdus “tܲ”

Origin of sturdy2

First recorded in 1560–70; noun use of sturdy 1 in obsolete sense “giddy”
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of sturdy1

C13 (in the sense: rash, harsh): from Old French estordi dazed, from estordir to stun, perhaps ultimately related to Latin turdus a thrush (taken as representing drunkenness)

Origin of sturdy2

C17: from sturdy 1(in the obsolete sense: giddy)
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The luxury for this year’s team is if things do go wrong, if players get hurt or fall short of personal expectations, the club’s sheer depth of talent should provide a sturdy safety net.

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During the drill, people practise the guidance of Drop, Cover, and Hold On: they drop to their knees, take cover under a sturdy object like a desk, and hold on for one minute.

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Like the sturdy white truck, Stephen’s spirit and will to live were strong.

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That second 45 was a backs to the wall job and, while it wasn't easy for John Souttar and Andy Robertson either, their sturdy performances came on the back of confidence gained with their club.

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Now, the biscuits I grew up with were sturdy creatures.

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