n.
Pronunciation: ' sto ̇ l-w ə rt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of stalworth, from Old English st ǣ lwierthe serviceable
Date: 15th century
: marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit < stalwart common sense>
synonyms see STRONG
– stal · wart · ly adverb
– stal · wart · ness noun