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"Sturdy" in Russian : Крепкий

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Pronunciation : Stur"dy
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [OE. sturdi inconsiderable, OF. estourdi stunned, giddy, thoughtless, rash, F. ?tourdi, p.p. of OF. estourdir to stun, to render giddy, to amaze, F. ?tourdir; of uncertain origin. The sense has probably been influenced by E. stout.]
Definition : 1. Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern. This sturdy marquis gan his hearte dress To rue upon her wifely steadfastness. Chaucer. This must be done, and I would fain see Mortal so sturdy as to gainsay. Hudibras. A sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety with less reluctance than he took the first steps. Atterbury.

2. Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality; as, a man of sturdy piety or patriotism.

3. Characterized by physical strength or force; strong; lusty; violent; as, a sturdy lout. How bowed the woods beneath their sturdy stroke! Gray.

4. Stiff; stout; strong; as, a sturdy oak. Milton. He was not of any delicate contexture; his limbs rather sturdy than dainty. Sir H. Wotton.

Syn. -- Hardy; stout; strong; firm; robust; stiff.

[Compar. Sturdier; superl. Sturdiest.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Stur"dy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. estourdi giddiness, stupefaction.] (Vet.)
Definition : Defn: A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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