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lurdane

noun
lur·​dane | \ˈlər-dᵊn \

Definition of lurdane 

archaic

: a lazy stupid person

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lurdane adjective

First Known Use of lurdane

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lurdane

Middle English lurdan, from Anglo-French *lurdin, from lurd dull, stupid, from Latin luridus lurid

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