Hardy

1. noun

   United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)

   Similar: oliver hardy

2. noun

   English novelist and poet (1840-1928)

   Similar: thomas hardy

3. adjective

   having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

   “hardy explorers of northern Canada”

   Similar: stalwart, stout, sturdy