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/yawd, yawld, yahd, yahld/, adj. Scot. and North Eng.active; vigorous.[1780-90; orig. uncert.]
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yauld — [yôd, yäd, yäld] adj. Scot. active, nimble, etc … English World dictionary
yauld — ˈyȯl(d), ˈyal(d) adjective Etymology: origin unknown chiefly Scotland : being in vigorous health : energetic if I was young and yauld John Buchan … Useful english dictionary
yauld — adjective Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1786 chiefly Scottish vigorous 1 … New Collegiate Dictionary
active — adj 1. busy, on the go, occupied, engaged, employed, working, at it, Inf. on the move, Inf. up and doing; moving, kinetic, motive, on the wing, volitant, stirring, astir, up and about or around; bustling, hustling, restless, commotive, Inf.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
vigorous — adj 1. energetic, full of energy, dynamic, strenuous, active, trenchant; quick, brisk, spry, sprightly, Scot, and North Eng. yauld, Inf. bouncing, Inf. zippy, Inf. peppy, Sl. go go; vivacious, lively, full of life, glowing, sparkling, spanking,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
yaul — «yawl», noun. = yawl2. (Cf. ↑yawl) * * * yaul var. yauld, yawl … Useful english dictionary
yald — obs. f. old a., yaud; var. yauld a.; Sc. pa. tense of yield v … Useful english dictionary
