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Grammar : Adj
Spell : hahr-dee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑr di



Definition of hardy

Origin :
  • c.1200, "bold, daring, fearless," from Old French hardi, from past participle of hardir "to harden, be or make bold," from Frankish *hardjan, from Proto-Germanic *hardjan "to make hard" (cf. Old Frisian herda, Old High German herten, Old Norse herða, Gothic gahardjan "make hard;" see hard). Sense influenced by English hard. Related: Hardily; hardiness. Hardhede "physical hardiness" is attested from early 15c.
  • adj strong, tough
Example sentences :
  • Then followed some of the second class, Stevenson, Meredith, Hardy.
  • Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service
  • Hardy was leaving just at the same time, and so they went out together.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • It was kind of Mrs. Hardy to shew this interest, and Mrs. Weston esteemed her for it.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • "George, I am afraid you have got into some bad business again," said Hardy.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • "Your proposed stroll will be knocked on the head," said Hardy to George.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • Williams and Lawson had, as Hardy predicted, been a source of great annoyance to George.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • The hours seemed like days to George while Hardy was on his mission.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • To decide the question, I read two books; one agrees with you, and the other with Hardy.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • "I cannot tell you how thankful I am to you, Mr. Hardy," said Mrs. Weston, as he concluded.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • "It is, sir; but it is sadder for George than for his friends," replied Hardy.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

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