STOUR


Meaning of STOUR in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' stu ̇ r

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English stor, from Old English st ō r; akin to Old High German stuori large, Russian stary ĭ old, Old English standan to stand

Date: before 12th century

1 chiefly Scottish : STRONG , HARDY

2 chiefly Scottish : STERN , HARSH

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