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staunch

[stawnch, stahnch]

adjective

stauncher, staunchest 
  1. firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person.

    a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.

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  2. characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty.

    He delivered a staunch defense of the government.

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  3. strong; substantial.

    a staunch little hut in the woods.

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  4. impervious to water or other liquids; watertight.

    a staunch vessel.



staunch

1

/ ɔːԳʃ /

adjective

  1. loyal, firm, and dependable

    a staunch supporter

  2. solid or substantial in construction

  3. rare(of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

staunch

2

/ ɔːԳʃ /

verb

  1. a variant spelling of stanch

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • staunchly adverb
  • staunchness noun
  • ˈٲܲԳԱ noun
  • ˈٲܲԳ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of staunch1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English sta(u)nch, from Middle French estanche (feminine), estanc (masculine), derivative of estancher “to close, stop”; stanch 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of staunch1

C15: (originally: watertight): from Old French estanche , from estanchier to stanch
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Even some of the staunch Trump allies in the House are expressing regret at having voted for it.

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The campaign is sure to face staunch resistance from business groups.

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Atty. for Los Angeles Bill Essayli, a staunch Trump ally and hard-line conservative who was appointed in April and under whom the felony verdict unraveled.

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This, despite his reputation as a staunch leftist.

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Coming off their highest-scoring game of the season, the Sparks looked out of sorts against a staunch Atlanta defense that refused to give up easy baskets.

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