First Known Use: 13th century
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hardy
adjective har·dy \ˈhär-dē\
: able to live through difficult conditions (such as a cold winter or a drought)
: strong and able to accept difficult or unpleasant conditions
har·di·erhar·di·est
Full Definition of HARDY
3
a : inured to fatigue or hardships : robust b : capable of withstanding adverse conditions <hardy outdoor furniture> <hardy plants> <hardy cattle>
— har·di·ly \ˈhär-dəl-ē\ adverb
— har·di·ness \ˈhär-dē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of HARDY
Middle English hardi, from Anglo-French, from Old French *hardir to make hard, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English heard hard
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biographical name Har·dy \ˈhär-dē\
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Oliver 1892–1957 originally Norvell Hardy Am. comic actor
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Thomas 1840–1928 Eng. nov. & poet
— Har·dy·esque \ˌhär-dē-ˈesk\ adjective
HARDINESS Defined for Kids
hardy
adjective har·dy \ˈhär-dē\
har·di·erhar·di·est
Definition of HARDY for Kids
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: able to withstand weariness, hardship, or severe weather
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