staunch Meaning, Definition & Usage
-
verb stop the flow of a liquid
stanch; halt; stem.
- staunch the blood flow
- stem the tide
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adjective satellite firm and dependable especially in loyalty
unswerving; steadfast.
- a steadfast ally
- a staunch defender of free speech
- unswerving devotion
- unswerving allegiance
WordNet
Staunch, Staunch"ly, Staunch"ness
(Also<
- Staunch
- Staunchly
- Staunchness
)
Definitions
See Stanch ,Stanchly , etc.