Gurt

Gurt

GURT ษกษœหt
Adjective

Big or great, used to express large size.

Example Sentences

"That's a gurt big tractor!"
"Gurt great thing."

Etymology & History

West Country word meaning big or great. From great with characteristic vowel shift. Used for emphasis: gurt big tractor. Across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol, South Glos, Isle of Wight.

Word Details

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Region
West Country
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Era
1600s
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Language
none
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Formality
informal
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