stouten
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of stouten
Example Sentences
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Just so," he replied, running me over rapidly with a professional eye; "but you know, Professor, that when a man's forty, or thereabouts, it's the nature of him to stouten.
From The Hills of Hingham by Sharp, Dallas Lore
Messengers are sent In secret to the assembled Parliament, In faith that England's hand Will stouten them to stand, And crown a cause which, hold they, bond and free Must advocate enthusiastically.
From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas
After an emaciating period he began once more to stouten.
From The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold
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