stalworth
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stalworth
before 900; Middle English stalwurthe, Old English stǣlwirthe serviceable, equivalent to stǣl (contraction of stathol staddle ) + weorth worth 1
Example Sentences
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After king "Alfride," saith Peter Langtoft— Kam Edward the olde, Faire man he was and wis, stalworth and bolde.
From Coronation Anecdotes by Gossip, Giles
Two stalworth men were seen walking down the road that night about eight o'clock, dressed in a style common to boatmen.
From The Von Toodleburgs Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family by Waud, A. R.
The beleagured lady was comforted in her strait by the worthy priest, by honest Dr. Toole, and not least, by that handsome and stalworth nymph, the daring Magnolia.
From The House by the Church-Yard by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
One glance, however, before you go, you will vouchsafe at the village tree—that stalworth elm.
From The House by the Church-Yard by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
Old Slowe was, in certain preponderating respects, much to be preferred to the stalworth fireworker, Mr. Lieutenant O'Flaherty.
From The House by the Church-Yard by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
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