I. ˈstȯl-wərt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of stalworth, from Old English stǣlwierthe 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
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1. : a stalwart person
2. : an unwavering partisan