"buirdly" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: buirdlier [comparative], buirdliest [superlative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Scots buirdly, alteration of earlier buirly (“burly”), of uncertain origin. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sco|buirdly}} Scots buirdly Head templates: {{en-adj|buirdlier}} buirdly (comparative buirdlier, superlative buirdliest)
  1. (Scotland) Sturdy, well-built; solid, stocky. Tags: Scotland

Inflected forms

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