C13 (in the sense: rash, harsh): from Old French estordi dazed, from estordir to stun, perhaps ultimately related to Latin turdus a thrush (taken as representing drunkenness)
Examples of 'sturdiest' in a sentence
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And not even the sturdiest tent could resist one of those storms.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Those teams were built on the sturdiest of defensive foundations.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Many of the sturdiest structures in the camp now belong to television companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His would be a heavy legacy to bear for the sturdiest of souls.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Some of the sturdiest is solar lighting.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
His current schedule would have the sturdiest workhorse loosening its collar.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If you want a singleheaded lettuce, then remove all but the sturdiest seedling in each module.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's not the sturdiest here, rattling a fair bit when moved on its wheels, but it is light.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Even the sturdiest of memories turn out, when put to the test, to be flimsy.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Remove all but the sturdiest seedling in each position and protect from slugs and snails after planting.