See Also: saintly(dictionary)
saintly(dictionary)

burr (oh) and saintly (iou)


burr (oh)



[Sense: 1,4; Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Probably from a Scandinavian language]
[Sense: 2-3; Date: 1700-1800; Origin: Probably from the sound.]
also bur
the seed container of some plants, covered with sharp points that make it stick to things
BrE a way of pronouncing English with a strong 'r' sound
a fairly quiet regular sound like something turning quickly
-synonym whirr whirr
::the burr of a motor
a rough spot on a piece of metal

saintly (iou)



saintly adjective. E16.
[from SAINT noun + -LY1.]
Characteristic of or befitting a saint or saints; very holy or virtuous.
J. Updike His saintly face..was unable to conceal, quite, his murderous pride.
J. Diski Their lives depended on the good sense and saintly forbearance of Other users of the road.
saintliness noun M19.