standfast

[ stand-fast, -fahst ]

noun

1. a rigid or unyielding position.

Word History and Origins

Origin of standfast¹

First recorded in 1710–20; noun use of verb phrase stand fast

Example Sentences

It was reprinted in Bristol in 1764, "for Mr. Standfast Smith, apothecary, great-grandson of the author."

From Project Gutenberg

Can any of your readers give me further particulars of Mr. Standfast, or tell me where to find them?

From Project Gutenberg

By Standfast Corner, a little beyond the Cross, they suddenly obtained an end view of the lane.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Standfast is a woman of high tone, and possessed of a power of moral principle that impresses one even as sublime.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet, with all these excellent traits, Mrs. Standfast has not the faculty of making a happy home.

From Project Gutenberg