husky ((2))

[< husky dry, coarse, strong]

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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adj.

big; strong; well-built.

Quotations

1906

Watty himself is a husky all-round athlete, being a shining light in the boxing arena, the wrestling game and the baseball diamond.

1957

Several husky newcomers appeared in their opening lineup. . . .