† ˈhardyˈdardyObs. [A reduplicated extension of hardy: cf.handy-dandy.] a. Rash or foolish daring. b. A daring fellow, dare-devil. a1529Skelton Sp. Parrot 450 So myche hardy dardy and so lytell manlynes.1593R. Harvey Philad. 80 A very hardydardy in deede as euer liued.