stout
Cross references:
1. strong
1. stout \'stau.t\ aj [ME, fr. OF estout, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG stolz
proud] 1: strong of character : as 1a: BRAVE, BOLD 1b: FIRM, DETERMINED;
also : OBSTINATE, UNCOM PROMISING 2: physically or materially strong : 2a:
STURDY, VIGOROUS 2b: STAUNCH, ENDURING 2c: SOLID, SUBSTANTIAL 3:
FORCEFUL {a ~ attack}; also : VIOLENT { a ~ wind} 4: bulky in body :
THICKSET - stout.ly av
2. stout n 1: a heavy-bodied brew that is darker and sweeter than porter
and is made w ith roasted malt and a relatively high percentage of hops 2a:
a fat person 2b: a clothing size designed for the large figure