Main Entry:

¹stout

Pronunciation:

\ˈstau̇t\

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 \ˈstau̇-tish\ adjective

— stout·ly adverb

— stout·ness noun