variants:
or less commonly stanch \
ˈstȯnch
, ˈstänch , ˈstanch
\
Definition of staunch
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: steadfast in loyalty or principle
a staunch friend
2a
: watertight, sound
b
: strongly built : substantial
staunch
verbvariant of stanch entry 1
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
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The first known use of staunch was in the 15th century
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