hurdies

[ hur-deez ]

plural noun

, Scot.

1. the buttocks.

hurdies

/ ˈhʌrdɪz /

plural noun

1. the buttocks or haunches

Word History and Origins

Origin of hurdies¹

First recorded in 1525–35; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of hurdies¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Suppose I should tell ye now I canna read the heid o' one printed word frae the hurdies o' it?

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The Duke's rider from over the Rest was there in the saddle of a grey garron foaming at the mouth and its hurdies in a tremble.

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At any rate the hurdy girls were content with their partners, and their partners were all in love with the "hurdies."

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We have swords at our hurdies, and here is the King's Park at hand.

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Look at him, Hamish, already beckoning to us on his hurdies from the hill-top.

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