burd
[ burd ]
nounChiefly Scot.
a young lady; maiden.
Origin of burd
11175–1225; Middle English burde lady, perhaps representing Old English byrde well born
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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 PenroseAs 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 PenroseWhen the number was ended, burd Alling removed his head-harness and gravely shook hands with Jessie.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseI 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 PenroseBesides,” 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
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