STAUNCH


Meaning of STAUNCH in English

adj. (also stanch) 1 trustworthy, loyal (my staunch friend and supporter). 2 (of a ship, joint, etc.) strong, watertight, airtight, etc. staunchly adv. staunchness n.

[ ME f. OF estanche fem. of estanc f. Rmc: see STANCH(1) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.