variants:
or staunch \ ˈstȯnch
, ˈstänch \
stanched or staunched; stanching or staunching; stanches or staunches
Definition of stanch
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to check or stop the flowing of
stanched her tears also : to stop the flow of blood from (a wound)
2a : to stop or check in its course
trying to stanch the crime wave
b : to make watertight : stop up
stanch
adjectiveless common spelling of staunch entry 2
1 : steadfast in loyalty or principle
a staunch friend
2a : watertight, sound
b : strongly built : substantial
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The first known use of stanch was in the 14th century
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