[ 'stɔ:lwət , 'stal- ]
■ adjective
1》 loyal, reliable, and hard-working.
2》 dated sturdy.
■ noun a ~ supporter or participant in an organization.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME: Scots var. of obs. stalworth , from OE stl 'place' + weorth 'worth'.