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===Pronunciation===
===Pronunciation===
* {{a|UK}} {{IPA|/ˈstɔːlwət/}}, {{SAMPA|/"stO:lw@t/}}
* {{a|UK}} {{IPA|/ˈstɔːlwət/}}, {{SAMPA|/"stO:lw@t/}}
* {{a|US}} {{enPR|stälʹwərt}}, {{IPA|/ˈstɑlwɚt/}}, {{SAMPA|/"stAlw@`t/}}
* {{a|US}} {{IPA|/ˈstɔlwɚt/|/ˈstɑlwɚt/}}


===Adjective===
===Adjective===

Revision as of 16:54, 22 November 2011

English

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Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Scots (deprecated template usage) stalwart (= English (deprecated template usage) stalworth). More at stalworth.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

stalwart (comparative more stalwart, superlative most stalwart)

  1. Firmly built.
    • 2002 November 10, Aaron Ehasz, “Crimes of the Hot”, Futurama, season 5, episode 1, Fox Broadcasting Company
      Morbo: Direct your attention now to the African turtles seen here migrating.... Morbo wishes these stalwart nomads peace
  2. Courageous.

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Noun

stalwart (plural stalwarts)

  1. one who has a strong build
  2. one who firmly supports a cause

Translations


Scots

Alternative forms

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle English (deprecated template usage) stalwarde, (deprecated template usage) stelewurthe, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old English (deprecated template usage) stǣlwierþe. See stallworth.

Adjective

stalwart (comparative mair stalwart, superlative maist stalwart)

  1. Physically strong, powerful, stour; exibiting great stamina.
  2. Valiant, brave; resolute, stout.