stalwart, stouthearted
(adjective) used especially of persons; “a stalwart knight”; “a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army”
stalwart, stout
(adjective) dependable; “the stalwart citizens at Lexington”; “a stalwart supporter of the UN”; “stout hearts”
hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy
(adjective) having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; “hardy explorers of northern Canada”; “proud of her tall stalwart son”; “stout seamen”; “sturdy young athletes”
loyalist, stalwart
(noun) a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
stalwart (comparative more stalwart, superlative most stalwart)
Firmly or solidly built.
Courageous.
Determined; staunch.
• (firmly or solidly built): firm, resilient, robust, stout, strong; see also strapping
• (courageous): bold, brave, courageous, daring, valiant; see also brave
• (determined): see also obstinate
• (firmly or solidly built): feeble, flimsy, soft, weak; see also weak
• (bold): cowardly, gutless (informal), spineless; see also cowardly
stalwart (plural stalwarts)
One who has a strong build.
One who firmly supports a cause.
One who is dependable.
Source: Wiktionary
Stal"wart, Stal"worth, a. Etym: [OE. stalworth, AS. stælwyrth serviceable, probably originally, good at stealing, or worth stealing or taking, and afterwards extended to other causes of estimation. See Steal, v. t., Worth, a.]
Definition: Brave; bold; strong; redoubted; daring; vehement; violent. "A stalwart tiller of the soil." Prof. Wilson. Fair man be was and wise, stalworth and bold. R. of Brunne.
Note: Stalworth is now disused, or bur little used, stalwart having taken its place.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 May 2024
(verb) tamper, with the purpose of deception; “Fudge the figures”; “cook the books”; “falsify the data”
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