see: stanch II. adjective also stanch see: stanch Date: 15th century 1. watertight , sound , strongly built ; substantial , steadfast in loyalty or principle , see: faithful ~ly adverb ~ness noun
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Meaning of STAUNCH in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012