Etymology 1
stoor, stour "large, powerful" from "large", akin to Old Saxon stōri (cf L.G. stur), Icel.
stórr "large, tall"
Adjective
- tall, large
- strong, powerful; hardy
- O stronge lady stoor, what doest thou?--Chaucer.
- Bold; Audacious
- stern
- harsh
Etymology 2
From and , from . Compare .
Noun
- An armed battle or conflict.
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book V:
- Then there began a passyng harde stoure, for the Romaynes ever wexed ever bygger.
- A time of struggle or tumult.
- Tumult, commotion; confusion.
- A blowing or deposit of dust.
