See Also: staunch(dictionary)
staunch 1, adjective(dictionary)
staunch 2, verb(dictionary)

staunch (iou)



staunch adjective & adverb. . LME.
[Old French estanche fem. of estanc (mod. etanche) from Proto-Romance: see STANCH verb.]
A. adjective.
Impervious to water, not leaking; watertight. Also occas., airtight. LME.
G. Semple Our Coffer-dam..which we began to despair of ever getting..stanch.
Of strong or firm construction, in good or firm condition, substantial. LME.
N. Hawthorne The wall of the tower is still stanch and strong.
Of a sporting dog: able to be relied on to find or follow the scent or to mark the game; dependable. L16.
(Of a person) standing firm and true to his or her principles or purpose, determined, trustworthy, loyal; (of a personal quality, action, etc.) showing determination or resolution, unwavering. E17.
P. L. Fermor Later generations clung to their faith with staunch tenacity. J. Trollope She was a staunch supporter of family life.
Restrained in behaviour, guarded, reserved. Only in 17.
B. adverb. Strictly, with reserve. rare. M-L17.
staunchly adverb E19.
staunchness noun E17.