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Synonyms
stur·dy (stûŕdē)

[Middle English, reckless, sturdy, from Old French estourdi past participle of estourdir, to stun, perhaps from Vulgar Latin* exturdīre, to be giddy as a thrush, Latin ex-, intensive pref.; see ex–, + Latin turdus, thrush.]

adjective: -di·er, -di·est. 

  1. Having or showing rugged physical strength.
  2. Substantially made or built; stout: sturdy canvas.
  3. Marked by resoluteness or determination; firm: sturdy resistance.
  4. Vigorous or robust.

noun 

See gid

derivatives

stuŕdi·ly
adverb
stuŕdi·ness
noun
gid (gĭd)

[Back-formation from giddy.]

noun 

A disease of herbivores, especially sheep, caused by the presence of the larvae of the tapeworm Multiceps multiceps in the brain and resulting in a staggering gait. Also called sturdy