Staunch definition
Firm; steadfast; loyal.
A staunch supporter.
adjective
To stop, check, or deter an action.
verb
The definition of staunch is someone or something strong, loyal or well made.
An example of staunch is a boat without any leaks.
adjective
To stop up or close off (a source of draining or leakage)
verb
Strong; solidly made; substantial.
adjective
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To stop or check (the flow of blood or of tears, etc.) from (a wound, opening, etc.)
verb
To stop or lessen (the flow or drain of funds, resources, etc.)
verb
To quench; quell.
verb
To allay; appease.
verb
He's been a staunch supporter of mine through every election.
adjective
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To stop the flow of (blood).
verb
Having a strong or substantial construction or constitution.
adjective
Staunch means to stop or lessen the flow of something.
An example of staunch is to plug up a hole in a barrel to stop the draining of liquid out of the barrel.
verb
Firm and steadfast; loyal or true.
adjective
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To cease flowing or draining out or away.
verb
(archaic) Watertight; seaworthy.
A staunch ship.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Adjective
Base Form:
staunch
Comparative:
stauncher
Superlative:
staunchestOrigin of staunch
- Middle English staunche from Anglo-Norman estaunche from estaunchier to stanch variant of Old French estanchier stanch1
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Old French estanchier (“to stanch"), from Vulgar Latin *stanticāre (“to stop"), from Latin stāre, present active infinitive of stō (“I stand").
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