burd

[ burd ]

/ bɜrd /

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noun Chiefly Scot.

a young lady; maiden.

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Origin of burd

1175–1225; Middle English burde lady, perhaps representing Old English byrde well born

Words nearby burd

'burbs, Burchfield, Burckhardt, bur clover, bur cucumber, burd, burden, burdened, burden of proof, burdensome, burdizzo

How to use burd in a sentence

But Jessie Norwood, her attention drawn to the freckle-faced child who stood there so composedly, motioned Burd to halt.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
As there are only three sets of head phones,” 50 grumbled Burd, “one of us is bound to be a step-child.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
When the number was ended, Burd Alling removed his head-harness and gravely shook hands with Jessie.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
I should worry if Burd has a dozen maiden aunts,” observed Amy scornfully, “and they all knitted him red wristlets!
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose

Besides,” Burd Alling said in comment on this, “for a good cause we are all ready and willing to be bunkoed a little.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose