hardy


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}]