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staunch
[ stawnch, stahnch ]
/ stÉntÊ, stÉntÊ /
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adjective, staunch·er, staunch·est.
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.
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Origin of staunch
First recorded in 1375â1425; late Middle English sta(u)nch, from Middle French estanche (feminine), estanc (masculine), derivative of estancher âto close, stopâ; see stanch1
synonym study for staunch
1. See steadfast.
OTHER WORDS FROM staunch
staunch·ly, adverbstaunch·ness, nounWords nearby staunch
Stauffenberg, St. Augustine, St. Augustine grass, staumrel, staun, staunch, staunchly, Staunton, staurolite, stauropegion, stauroscope
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British Dictionary definitions for staunch (1 of 2)
staunch1
/ (stÉËntÊ) /
adjective
loyal, firm, and dependablea staunch supporter
solid or substantial in construction
rare (of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy
Derived forms of staunch
staunchly, adverbstaunchness, nounWord Origin for staunch
C15: (originally: watertight): from Old French estanche, from estanchier to stanch
British Dictionary definitions for staunch (2 of 2)
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