burd
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of burd
1175–1225; Middle English burde lady, perhaps representing Old English byrde well born
Example Sentences
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Aw seized hoid oth burd an made th' best o' my way aghtside, an as sooin as aw showed mi face ther wor a reglar yell, an they all squandered to let me pass.
From Yorksher Puddin' A Collection of the Most Popular Dialect Stories from the Pen of John Hartley by Hartley, John
For never, I am sure, a wearier burd Rade in your companie.'—
From Bulchevy's Book of English Verse by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
I looked about for my lady of the tribe, and perceived her squatted on her heels against the wall, about fifty paces lower down, "burd alane."
From Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. by Power, Tyrone
She's a lithe burd, it's true; that, I suppose, Is why you think her made of spirit,—unless You've seen her angry: she has a blazing temper.—
From Emblems Of Love by Abercrombie, Lascelles
Thare iz no burd kan beat a patridge on the wing for one hundred yards, i am authorized tew bet on this.
From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.
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