lourd
1 of 2noun
plural -s
obsolete
: lout, sot
lourd
2 of 2adverb
ˈlu̇rd
Scottish
: rather —used in the phrases had lourd and wad lourd
Word History
Etymology
Noun
obsolete lourd, adjective, dull, stupid, from Middle English lourde, from Middle French lourd, from Latin luridus pale yellow, sallow
Adverb
alteration (influenced by -ed entry 1) of Scots loor, lour, alteration of English dialect liever