[1780–90; bard1 + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1780–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: carbon, dynamics, ego, rosette, seep-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
bardy in American English2
(ˈbɑːrdi)
nounWord forms: plural-dies
a beetle larva of Australia, Bardistus cibarius, that bores into plants and is used as food by Aborigines
Also: bardee
Word origin
[1925–30; ‹ Nyungar bardi]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: buildup, chain reaction, payload, recycle, runout