STALWART

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

Etymology

Adjective

stalwart (comparative more stalwart, superlative most stalwart)

Firmly or solidly built.

Courageous.

Determined; staunch.

Synonyms

• (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

Antonyms

• (firmly or solidly built): feeble, flimsy, soft, weak; see also weak

• (bold): cowardly, gutless (informal), spineless; see also cowardly

Noun

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