The difference between Gid and Sturdy
When used as nouns, gid means a disease of sheep caused by tapeworm, whereas sturdy means a disease in sheep and cattle, caused by a tapeworm and marked by great nervousness or by dullness and stupor.
Sturdy is also adjective with the meaning: of firm build.
check bellow for the other definitions of Gid and Sturdy
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Gid as a noun:
A disease of sheep caused by tapeworm.
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Gid as a noun (obsolete):
A fiddle.
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Sturdy as an adjective:
Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
Examples:
"a sturdy oak tree"
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Sturdy as an adjective:
Solid in structure or person.
Examples:
"It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather."
"The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired."
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Sturdy as an adjective (obsolete):
Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.
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Sturdy as an adjective:
Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.
Examples:
"a man of sturdy piety or patriotism"
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Sturdy as a noun:
A disease in sheep and cattle, caused by a tapeworm and marked by great nervousness or by dullness and stupor.