lurdan

[lur-dn]

noun

1. a lazy, stupid, loutish fellow.

adjective

1. lazy; stupid; worthless.

lurdan

/ ˈlɜːdən /

noun

1. a stupid or dull person

adjective

1. dull or stupid

Word History and Origins

Origin of lurdan¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (< Vulgar Latin *lurdus, for Latin lūridus lurid ) + -in < Latin -īnus -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of lurdan¹

C14: from Old French lourdin, Old French lourd heavy, from Latin lūridus _lurid

Example Sentences

Who is he that will vouch for the lurdan loon?

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