stour

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

1stour

adj \ˈstr\

Definition of STOUR

1
chiefly Scottish : strong, hardy
2
chiefly Scottish : stern, harsh

Origin of STOUR

Middle English stor, from Old English stōr; akin to Old High German stuori large, Russian staryĭ old, Old English standan to stand
First Known Use: before 12th century

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