Category:Sturdy

Stur"dy, a. [compar. Sturdier; superl. Sturdiest.] Etym: [oe. sturdi Inconsiderable, of. estourdi stunned, giddy, thoughtless, rash, f. Étourdi, p.p. of of. estourdir to stun, to render giddy, to amaze, f. Étourdir; 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.

Sturdy Stur"dy, n. Etym: [of. estourdi giddiness, stupefaction.] (vet.)

Defn: a disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or By dullness and stupor.