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burd

[ burd ]

noun

, Chiefly Scot.
  1. a young lady; maiden.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of burd1

1175–1225; Middle English burde lady, perhaps representing Old English byrde well born
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Example Sentences

But Jessie Norwood, her attention drawn to the freckle-faced child who stood there so composedly, motioned Burd to halt.

As there are only three sets of head phones,” 50 grumbled Burd, “one of us is bound to be a step-child.

When the number was ended, Burd Alling removed his head-harness and gravely shook hands with Jessie.

I should worry if Burd has a dozen maiden aunts,” observed Amy scornfully, “and they all knitted him red wristlets!

Besides,” Burd Alling said in comment on this, “for a good cause we are all ready and willing to be bunkoed a little.

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