STOUR

/ˈstɔː/

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Definition

/ˈstɔː/

adjective

(now rare outside dialectal) Tall; large; stout.
(now rare outside dialectal) Strong; powerful; hardy; robust; sturdy.
“O stronge lady stoor, what doest thou?--Chaucer.”
(now rare outside dialectal) Bold; audacious.
(now rare outside dialectal) Rough in manner; stern; austere; ill-tempered.
(now rare outside dialectal, of a voice) Rough; hoarse; deep-toned; harsh.

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