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Definition of “sturdy”

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1sturdy1 (ˈstɜːdɪPronunciation for sturdy1) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. healthy, strong, and vigorous
  2. strongly built; stalwart

Alternative Forms

ˈsturdily adverb ˈsturdiness noun

Word Origin

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)

2sturdy2 (ˈstɜːdɪPronunciation for sturdy2) 

Definitions

noun

  1. veterinary science another name for staggers , gid

Alternative Forms

ˈsturdied adjective

Word Origin

C17: from sturdyC17: from 1 (in the obsolete sense: giddy) (in the obsolete sense: giddy)

Usage examples

  • Needs a good dash of sturdy blood injected into that family, I'd say.
    Gaskin, Catherine, The Ambassador's Women (1986)
  • It adds up to a foundation sturdy enough to return the Bills to the defensive strong men they were just a few seasons ago.
    Toronto Sun (2003)
  • Or Aberdeen, where even the prostitutes wear six layers of sturdy , windproof clothing.
    Independent (1999)
  • I felt about to pitch into the three-sided chasm until I realized that the nave floor was sturdy , living rock.
    Pamela Petro, THE SLOW BREATH OF STONE: A Romanesque Love Story (2005)

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All English words that begin with 'S'

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