staunch Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb stop the flow of a liquid
    stanch; halt; stem.
    • staunch the blood flow
    • stem the tide
  2. adjective satellite firm and dependable especially in loyalty
    unswerving; steadfast.
    • a steadfast ally
    • a staunch defender of free speech
    • unswerving devotion
    • unswerving allegiance

WordNet


Staunch, Staunch"ly, Staunch"ness (Also<
  • Staunch
  • Staunchly
  • Staunchness
)
Definitions
  1. See Stanch, Stanchly, etc.

Webster 1913