staunch

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[ stawnch, stahnch ]
/ stɔntʃ, stɑntʃ /
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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.
Also stanch.

Origin of staunch

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1375–1425; late Middle English sta(u)nch < Middle French estanche (feminine), estanc (masculine), derivative of estancher to stanch1

SYNONYMS FOR staunch

1 constant, true, faithful. See steadfast.
2 resolute.
3 stout, sound.
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OTHER WORDS FROM staunch

staunch·ly, adverb staunch·ness, noun

Words nearby staunch

staubach, staudinger, stauffenberg, staumrel, staun, staunch, staunton, staurion, staurolite, stauropegion, stauroplegia

Words related to staunchest

steadfast, reliable, trustworthy, loyal, stout, ardent, stalwart, sound, firm, secure, fast, stable, true, constant, faithful, inflexible, stiff, strong, sure, tough

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British Dictionary definitions for staunchest (1 of 2)

staunch 1
/ (stɔːntʃ) /

adjective

loyal, firm, and dependable a staunch supporter
solid or substantial in construction
rare (of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy

Derived forms of staunch

staunchly, adverb staunchness, noun

Word Origin for staunch

C15: (originally: watertight): from Old French estanche, from estanchier to stanch

British Dictionary definitions for staunchest (2 of 2)

staunch 2
/ (stɔːntʃ) /

verb, noun

a variant spelling of stanch