Stiddy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stiddy is an adjective meaning Pronunciation spelling of steady.
Meaning
Pronunciation spelling of steady.
More Meanings
- (dialectal) Alternative form of stithy.
Example Sentences
"Ye got the drop on me," he said; "I ain't got no gun; but look-a here, stranger, that there little B'ar is the only pard I got; he's my stiddy company an' we're almighty fond o' each other.
Ma always likes to have me, I'm so patient and stiddy, she says," answered Prue, for the responsibility of this great undertaking did not rest upon her, so she took a cheerful view of things.
On special occasions at Lythe the old stiddy (anvil) is dragged outside and primed with wooden plugs containing gunpowder. When all spectators are well out of any possible danger, the plugs are fired with a prod from an iron pole.
Word Forms
- stiddier
- stiddiest
- stiddies
- stiddying
- stiddied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include steady, firm, stable, sturdy, steady-going, steadfast.
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