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Buirdly (adj) means (Scottish) Strong and solidly built.

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(Scottish) Strong and solidly built.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Scots buirdly, an alteration of the earlier buirly ("burly"), of uncertain origin.

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What is the meaning of buirdly?
"buirdly" (adj) means (Scottish) Strong and solidly built.
What is another word for buirdly?
Other words for "buirdly" include husky, burly, beefy, strapping.
What is the opposite of buirdly?
The opposite of "buirdly" is frail.

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