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Adjective: staunch (stauncher,staunchest)  stonch
  1. Firm and dependable especially in loyalty
    "a staunch defender of free speech"
    - steadfast, unswerving
Verb: staunch  stonch
  1. Stop the flow of a liquid
    "staunch the blood flow"
    - stem, stanch [N. Amer], halt

Derived forms: staunched, stauncher, staunching, staunches, staunchest

See also: constant, staunchly, staunchness

Type of: check

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