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staunch

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  1. faithful              
 
1. staunch  var of STANCH 
2. staunch \'sto.nch, 'sta:nch\ aj [ME, fr. MF estanche, fem. of estanc, 
   fr. OF, fr. estacher to] stanch - more at STANCH 1a: WATERTIGHT, SOUND  1b: 
   strongly built : SUBSTANTIAL  2: steadfast in loyalty or principle  - 
   staunch.ly av