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Built to take a hit and shrug it off, gracefully.
means Strongly and solidly built, able to withstand force, pressure, or hard use without breaking.
from From Old French estourdi, meaning dazed or reckless — a word that wandered from stunned to stubborn to solid, getting tougher with every century.
Surprise twistOnce meant rash or violent, not reliable.
Word cousinsShares roots with the giddy word stun.
ReputationThe compliment furniture and grandmothers both earn.