Entry Word: stout

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure <erected a stout wooden fence to keep the wild animals out> — see hardy 1
2 being compact and broad in build and often short in stature <the wrestler is stout in build, so he is frequently underestimated by his opponents> — see stocky
3 feeling or displaying no fear by temperament <stout souls who boldly ventured forward, not knowing what kinds of danger they faced> — see brave
4 having muscles capable of exerting great physical force <covered wagons drawn by stout oxen> — see strong 1
5 not showing weakness or uncertainty <a stout defender of womenʼs rights in the third world> — see firm 1