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stauncher

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Main Entry:
2staunch 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 2staunch
Pronunciation:
\ˈstnch, ˈstänch\
Variant(s):
also stanch \ˈstnch, ˈstänch, ˈstanch\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French estanche, feminine of estanc, from estancher to stanch — more at stanch
Date:
15th century
1 a: watertight, sound b: strongly built : substantial2: steadfast in loyalty or principle <a staunch friend>
synonyms see faithful
staunch·ly adverb
staunch·ness noun


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