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

  1. Gid as a noun:

    A disease of sheep caused by tapeworm.

  1. Gid as a noun (obsolete):

    A fiddle.

  1. Sturdy as an adjective:

    Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

    Examples:

    "a sturdy oak tree"

  2. 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."

  3. Sturdy as an adjective (obsolete):

    Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.

  4. Sturdy as an adjective:

    Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.

    Examples:

    "a man of sturdy piety or patriotism"

  1. Sturdy as a noun:

    A disease in sheep and cattle, caused by a tapeworm and marked by great nervousness or by dullness and stupor.

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