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| bur·ly [ búrlee ] (comparative bur·li·er, superlative bur·li·est) |
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1. stout and strong: strong and with a broad sturdy frame
 flanked by two burly bodyguards
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2. robust: rough and robust
a burly laugh
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3. wholehearted: relating to a performer in stunt bicycling who puts a great deal of effort and commitment into performing a trick, or to a trick performed with great effort and commitment
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| [14th century. Probably < assumed Old English borlic "excellent" < Indo-European, "carry"] |
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| bur·li·ness noun |
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