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   Staunch

   /stôn(t)SH/

   

   adjective

   • 1. loyal and committed in attitude: "a staunch supporter of the antinuclear lobby"
   • 2. (of a wall) of strong or firm construction: "these staunch walls could withstand attack by cannon"
   • ▪ (of a ship) watertight. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘watertight’): from Old French estanche, feminine of estanc, from a Romance base meaning ‘dried up, weary’. Sense 1 dates from the early 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. staunchness noun

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   Definition of staunch – Learner’s Dictionary. staunch. adjective [ always before noun ] uk / stɔːntʃ / us. very loyal in your support for someone or your belief in something: a staunch supporter of the Communist party. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of STAUNCH. always used before a noun [also more staunch; most staunch] : very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause. She is a staunch advocate of women's rights. He's a staunch believer in the value of regular exercise. I'm one of his staunchest supporters.

4. www.merriam-webstercollegiate.com › dictionary › staunchStaunch | Definition of staunch by Merriam-Webster

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   Define staunch: —usage, synonyms, more. Middle English, from Anglo-French estanche, feminine of estanc, from estancher to stanch — more at stanch

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   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.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › staunch_adjstaunch, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the adjective staunch mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective staunch , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   There are 3 main definitions of staunch in English: staunch 1; staunch 2; staunch

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › staunchingStaunching Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to check or stop the flowing of. stanched her tears. also : to stop the flow of blood from (a wound) 2. a. : to stop or check in its course. trying to stanch the crime wave. b. : to make watertight : stop up. 3. archaic : allay, extinguish.