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   Bur·ly

   /ˈbərlē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) large and strong; heavily built: "I saw a burly figure approaching"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘dignified, imposing’): probably from an unrecorded Old English word meaning ‘stately, fit for the bower’ (see bower1, -ly1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. burliness noun

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   What is a burly adjective?

   • Definition of burly adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (comparative burlier, superlative burliest) physically big and strong, with large muscles synonym brawny Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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   What does a burly man mean?

   • A burly man is large and strong. (Definition of burly from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 高大結實的，魁梧的… 高大结实的，魁梧的… fornido, musculoso, corpulento… corpulento, robusto… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! BURLY meaning: A burly man is large and strong.. Learn more.

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   What does Burley mean?

   • Define burley. burley synonyms, burley pronunciation, burley translation, English dictionary definition of burley. n. pl. bur·leys A light-colored tobacco grown chiefly in Kentucky and used especially in making cigarettes.

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   Where did the word burly come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word burly is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for burly is from before 1400, in Cursor Mundi: a Northumbrian poem of the 14th century. burly is of uncertain origin.

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   Definition of burly – Learner’s Dictionary. burly. adjective. uk / ˈbɜːli / us. Add to word list. A burly man is large and strong. (Definition of burly from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of burly. in Chinese (Traditional) 高大結實的，魁梧的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 高大结实的，魁梧的… See more. in Spanish.

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   Origin burly (1300-1400) burly “noble, impressive” ((13-17 centuries)), perhaps from an unrecorded Old English borlic “excellent”. burly meaning, definition, what is burly: a burly man is big and strong: Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'burly' A burly man has a broad body and strong muscles. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'burly' American English: bɜrli British English: bɜːʳli. More. Synonyms of 'burly' • brawny, strong, powerful, big [...] More. Examples of 'burly' in a sentence.

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   What does the word burly mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word burly, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. burly has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. costume (mid 1600s) wool (mid 1600s) Entry status.

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   1. strapping, stocky, brawny, thickset, beefy, hefty. 1. puny, weak, frail. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: burly /ˈbɜːlɪ/ adj ( -lier, -liest) large and thick of build; sturdy; stout. Etymology: 13th Century: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German burlīh lofty. ˈburliness n.

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   Define burly. burly synonyms, burly pronunciation, burly translation, English dictionary definition of burly. adj. bur·li·er , bur·li·est Heavy, strong, and muscular; husky. See Synonyms at muscular. bur′li·ly adv. bur′li·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...