Ah, yes... 'Burd' as an affectionate term...
"You know why men call women 'Burd'?" I always ask the man using the term.
"No?" He'll say, smiling inanely at me because I'm giving him some attention.
"Because they pull worms," I'll say, smiling sweetly - OK, I don't do 'sweetly' but you know... ;)
Oh I know!! I have heard htat one being said sweetly before. That is why I am quite careful never to call a girl burd
Honey Pie does just fine!