bourde

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French, of uncertain origin; related to Provençal borda (lie). Possibly from Vulgar Latin *burda (bragging, noise to attract attention), from Late Latin burdit (boasting, gloating, preening), perhaps originally a verb form “he makes noise” and perhaps from burda (reed, reed-pipe), itself of unknown origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /buʁd/
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Noun

bourde f (plural bourdes)

  1. stumble, blunder, error

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Middle English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Old French bourde; further etymology is disputed. See bourde (blunder).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

Noun

bourde (plural bourdes)

  1. A diversion or amusing activity, especially humorous:
    1. A funny or entertaining tale, narrative, or example.
    2. A humorous saying or quip.
    3. (rare) A humorous incident or event; a practical joke.
    4. (rare) An entertaining incident or event.
Derived terms
Descendants
  • English: bourd (obsolete)
  • Scots: bourd
References

Etymology 2

Noun

bourde

  1. Alternative spelling of bord

Etymology 3

Verb

bourde

  1. Alternative form of bourden

Norman

Etymology

From Medieval Latin burdo.

Noun

bourde f (plural bourdes)

  1. (Jersey) bumblebee

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