French edit

Etymology edit

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, from a borrowing of Ancient Greek γαῦρος (gaûros, proud, arrogant).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /buʁd/
  • (file)

Noun edit

bourde f (plural bourdes)

  1. stumble, blunder, error

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Middle English edit

Etymology 1 edit

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

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Noun edit

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.
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Descendants edit
  • English: bourd (obsolete)
  • Scots: bourd
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Etymology 2 edit

Noun edit

bourde

  1. Alternative spelling of bord

Etymology 3 edit

Verb edit

bourde

  1. Alternative form of bourden

Norman edit

Etymology edit

From Medieval Latin burdo.

Noun edit

bourde f (plural bourdes)

  1. (Jersey) bumblebee

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