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lurdane

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A lazy, stupid person; a sluggard.

obsolete

Examples

“I have⟳ also seene some excellent Lourdans, or Clownes attired in their ordinary worky-day clothes, and with a common homely countenance, affoord us all the pleasure that may be had from their art[…].”
“Remember⟳, father Glover, your trade⟳ keeps your eyes and hands close⟳ employed, and must have⟳ your heedful care, even if this lazy lurdane wrought at it, which you know⟳ yourself he seldom does.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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