hardy (
http://definr.com/hardy)
adj 1: 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" [syn:
stalwart,
stout,
sturdy]
2: resolute and without fear [syn:
doughty,
fearless]
3: able to survive under unfavorable conditions; "strawberries
are hardy and easy to grow"; "camels are tough and hardy
creatures"
n 1: United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and
overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made
many films (1892-1957) [syn:
Hardy,
Oliver Hardy]
2: English novelist and poet (1840-1928) [syn:
Hardy, {Thomas
Hardy}]