The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hurden \Hur"den\, n. [From Hurds.] A coarse kind of linen; -- called also harden. [Prov. Eng.]
Wiktionary
n. (context UK dialect English) A coarse kind of linen made from hurds.
Wikipedia
Hurden is a village in the municipality of Freienbach in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. First mentioned in 1217, the name "de Hurden" was used for the peninsula and for the fish traps made of woven work, called "Hürden" or "Hurden", which were used by the locals.
Usage examples of "hurden".
It seems that a chap named Hurden called up Reddingham and asked him about the house.
I asked a big price, intending to cut it in half and make Hurden think I was giving him a bargain.
Though Hurden seemed satisfied with the deal, she felt sorry for the fellow.
MOVES WHILE Hurden was completing his inspection of the old Melrue mansion, a middle-aged man was seated in the small living room of a comfortably furnished apartment.
When Hurden had departed with the title deed to the purchased mansion, Francine expressed her thanks to Caudrey.
When Hurden showed willingness to buy at ninety thousand, George could not reject the offer.
Davis, gentlemen of Flyntshire, within four or five myle of Hurden Castell, did viset me.