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stoutness

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Main Entry:
1stout 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1stout
Pronunciation:
\ˈstat\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French estut, estout, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stolz proud; perhaps akin to Old High German stelza stilt — more at stilt
Date:
14th century
1: strong of character: as a: brave, bold b: firm, determined ; also : obstinate, uncompromising 2: physically or materially strong: a: sturdy, vigorous b: staunch, enduring c: sturdily constructed : substantial 3: forceful <a stout attack> ; also : violent <a stout wind>4: bulky in body : fat
synonyms see strong
stout·ish 
          Listen to the pronunciation of stoutish \ˈsta-tish\ adjective
stout·ly adverb
stout·ness noun


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