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buirdly

/ˈbɜːrd.li/

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adjective

/ˈbɜːrd.li/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruСтарое шотландское и североанглийское прилагательное, означающее крепко сложенный, коренастый или дюжий по телосложению.

An old Scottish and Northern English adjective meaning strongly built, burly, or stalwart in physique.

  1. Muscular and heavily builtC2informalbritish

    Having a strong, sturdy, and robust physical build, often implying a large and powerful frame.

    ruКоренастый и крепкий

    • The blacksmith was a buirdly man with broad shoulders.
    • He had a buirdly figure, perfect for the heavy lifting job.
    • The buirdly guard stood silently at the gate.

    Synonymsbrawnyburlymuscularpowerfulrobuststockysturdythickset

    Antonymsdelicatefrailpunyslightweak