stalwart
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English [edit]
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Etymology [edit]
From Scots stalwart (= English stalworth). From Middle English stalwurthe, from Old English stǣlwierþe (“capable of standing in good stead, serviceable”), from stǣl (“fixed position, station”) + -wierþe (“-able”). Compare staddle, worth; see also stalwart. More at stalworth.
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
stalwart (comparative more stalwart, superlative most stalwart)
- Firmly built.
- 2002 November 10, Aaron Ehasz, “Crimes of the Hot”, Futurama, season 5, episode 1, Fox Broadcasting Company
- Morbo: Direct your attention now to the African turtles seen here migrating.... Morbo wishes these stalwart nomads peace
- 2002 November 10, Aaron Ehasz, “Crimes of the Hot”, Futurama, season 5, episode 1, Fox Broadcasting Company
- Courageous.
Synonyms [edit]
- (firmly built): firm, resilient, stout, strong, robust
- (courageous): brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant
Antonyms [edit]
Translations [edit]
firmly built
courageous
Noun [edit]
stalwart (plural stalwarts)
- one who has a strong build
- one who firmly supports a cause
Translations [edit]
one who has a strong build
one who firmly supports a cause
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Scots [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- staluart, stalward, stalwarde, stalwairt, stallwart, stalouart, stalliard, stalawrt, stalowart, stallowart, stalluart
Etymology [edit]
From Middle English stalwarde, stelewurthe, from Old English stǣlwierþe (“serviceable, able to stand in good stead”). See stallworth.
Adjective [edit]
stalwart (comparative mair stalwart, superlative maist stalwart)