burd
pronunciation
How to pronounce burd in British English:
UK [bɜ:d]
How to pronounce burd in American English:
US [bɜd]
Word Origin
- burd (n.)
- poetic word for "woman, lady" in old ballads; later "young lady, maiden;" c. 1200, perhaps from Old English byrde "wealthy, well-born." Or a metathesis of bryd "bride." The masculine equivalent was berne.
Example
- 1. For instance , it becomes a burd to inefficient transportation system of our country .