stauncher

staunch

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Definitions of stauncher word

adjective stauncher firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend. 1
adjective stauncher characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty: He delivered a staunch defense of the government. 1
adjective stauncher strong; substantial: a staunch little hut in the woods. 1
adjective stauncher impervious to water or other liquids; watertight: a staunch vessel. 1

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English sta(u)nch < Middle French estanche (feminine), estanc (masculine), derivative of estancher to stanch1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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