Definitions for: Sturdy


[adj] substantially made or constructed; "sturdy steel shelves"; "sturdy canvas"; "a tough all-weather fabric"; "some plastics are as tough as metal"
[adj] having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"



Webster (1913) Definition: Stur"dy, a. [Compar. Sturdier; superl. Sturdiest.]
[OE. sturdi inconsiderable, OF. estourdi stunned, giddy,
thoughtless, rash, F. ['e]tourdi, p. p. of OF. estourdir to
stun, to render giddy, to amaze, F. ['e]tourdir; of uncertain
origin. The sense has probably been influenced by E. stout.]
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.


Stur"dy, n. [OF. estourdi giddiness, stupefaction.]
(Vet.)
A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness,
or by dullness and stupor.

Synonyms: hardy, robust, rugged, stalwart, stout, tough

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