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Meaning of stoor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stoor

Pronunciation:/stɔː//stɔɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Stir; bustle; agitation; contention.

  2. A gush of water.

  3. Spray.

  4. A sufficient quantity of yeast for brewing.

verb

Definitions

  1. To move; stir.

  2. To move actively; keep stirring.

  3. To rise up in clouds, as smoke, dust, etc.

  4. To stir up, as liquor.

stoor

Pronunciation:/stɔː//stɔɚ/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (now rare outside dialectal) Tall; large; stout.

  2. (now rare outside dialectal) Strong; powerful; hardy; robust; sturdy.

    Example: O stronge lady stoor, what doest thou?--Chaucer.

  3. (now rare outside dialectal) Bold; audacious.

  4. (now rare outside dialectal) Rough in manner; stern; austere; ill-tempered.