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.
Also
stanch.
Origin of staunch
2
1375–1425; late Middle English
sta(u)nch < Middle French
estanche (feminine),
estanc (masculine), derivative of
estancher to
stanch1
SYNONYMS FOR staunch
OTHER WORDS FROM staunch
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staurion,
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stauropegion,
stauroplegia
Example sentences from the Web for staunchness
British Dictionary definitions for staunchness (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, nounWord Origin for staunch
C15: (originally: watertight): from Old French
estanche, from
estanchier to
stanch