First Known Use: 13th century
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burly
adjective bur·ly \ˈbər-lē\
of a man : strong and heavy
bur·li·erbur·li·est
Full Definition of BURLY
: strongly and heavily built : husky <a burly man>
— bur·li·ly \-lə-lē\ adverb
— bur·li·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of BURLY
Middle English
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burly
adjective bur·ly \ˈbər-lē\
bur·li·erbur·li·est
Definition of BURLY for Kids
: strongly and heavily built <a burly truck driver>
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