staunch
2[ stawnch, stahnch ]
/ stɔntʃ, stɑntʃ /
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
21375–1425; late Middle English sta(u)nch < Middle French estanche (feminine), estanc (masculine), derivative of estancher to stanch1
SYNONYMS FOR staunch
OTHER WORDS FROM staunch
staunch·ly, adverbstaunch·ness, nounWords nearby staunch
staubach, staudinger, stauffenberg, staumrel, staun, staunch, staunton, staurion, staurolite, stauropegion, stauroplegia
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British Dictionary definitions for staunchest (1 of 2)
staunch1
/ (stɔːntʃ) /
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 staunchest (2 of 2)
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