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stalwart

2 entries found.
  1. 1stalwart (adjective)
  2. 2stalwart (noun)

Main Entry:
1stal·wart Listen to the pronunciation of 1stalwart
Pronunciation:
\ˈstȯl-wərt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, alteration of stalworth, from Old English stǣlwierthe serviceable
Date:
15th century
: marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit <stalwart common sense>
synonyms see strong
— stal·wart·ly adverb
— stal·wart·ness noun
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