Word Frequency
hardy1 (ˈhɑːdɪ
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Definitions
adjective
-dier, -diest- having or demanding a tough constitution; robust
- bold; courageous
- foolhardy; rash
- (of plants) able to live out of doors throughout the winter
Word Origin
C13: from Old French hardi bold, past participle of hardir to become bold, of Germanic origin; compare Old English hierdan to harden1, Old Norse hertha, Old High German hertenExample Sentences Including 'hardiest'
All but the hardiest of its people deserted Ithilien and removed west over Anduin, for the land was infested by Mordor-orcs.THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)
But about the Gate resistance still was stout, and there the knights of Dol Amroth and the hardiest of the garrison stood at bay.THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)
If the spirit of the rules was clear, all but the hardiest of souls could find qualifications, if not exceptions, in the letter.SPICE: The History of a Temptation (2004)
In Britain, the broad bean is by far the hardiest of the legumes.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
It's one of the hardiest species in this genus but only survives outside in the mildest areas of Britain.Glasgow Herald (2001)
The trek is a daunting prospect for the hardiest professional.India Today (1997)
This, in combination with two consecutive hot, dry summers, has proven too much for some of our hardiest plants.Globe and Mail (2003)
Those early mice were not designed for the hand, and could induce shooting pains in the hardiest users.New Zealand Herald (2004)
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