staunch
1staunch
2- firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
- characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty: He delivered a staunch defense of the government.
- strong; substantial: a staunch little hut in the woods.
- impervious to water or other liquids; watertight: a staunch vessel.
Origin of staunch
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steadfast, reliable, trustworthy, loyal, stout, ardent, stalwart, sound, firm, secure, fast, stable, true, constant, faithful, inflexible, stiff, strong, sure, toughExamples from the Web for staunch
Contemporary Examples of staunch
Greste has also taken a stand in prison as a staunch critic of what has transpired.
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December 25, 2014
Turkey has been a candidate to the European Union since 1999 and a staunch NATO partner since 1952.
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It seemed that I, a staunch feminist, had found myself in the epicenter of macho culture.
Two years ago, lawmakers in this staunch pro-labor stronghold passed anti-union right-to-work laws.
He delivered a staunch anti-drug speech to a crowd of 1,100 students.
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Historical Examples of staunch
The staunch old gentleman was still in his trust; had never left it.
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens
Pee-wee's loyalty was so staunch that he did not even consider the things his aunt had said.
Pee-wee HarrisPercy Keese Fitzhugh
Decimus Saxon is staunch, though, and that word shall never be spoken.'
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
There was the corner grocer, too, with whom I pretended to be staunch friends.
The HarborErnest Poole
If you ever acted like staunch fellows, you will do so to-day.
Barnaby RudgeCharles Dickens
staunch
1- loyal, firm, and dependablea staunch supporter
- solid or substantial in construction
- rare (of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy
Word Origin for staunch
staunch
2- a variant spelling of stanch
Word Origin and History for staunch
early 15c., "impervious to water," from Old French estanche "firm, watertight," fem. of estanc "dried, exhausted, wearied, vanquished," from Vulgar Latin *stanticare, probably from Latin stans (genitive stantis), present participle of stare "to stand," from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet). Sense of "strong, substantial" first recorded mid-15c.; of persons, "standing firm and true to one's principles" from 1620s.