Hardy
WordNet
adjective
(1) Able to survive under unfavorable conditions
"Strawberries are hardy and easy to grow"
"Camels are tough and hardy creatures"
(2) Resolute and without fear
(3) Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
"Hardy explorers of northern Canada"
"Proud of her tall stalwart son"
"Stout seamen"
"Sturdy young athletes"
noun
(4) English novelist and poet (1840-1928)
(5) United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
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Proper noun
- , originally a nickname for a hardy person.
- Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), English novelist and poet.
- transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Short form of compound names beginning or ending with Hart-, -hard "hard".