Stalwart - Definition
stalwart
adj 1: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or
hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud
of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young
athletes" [syn: hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy]
2: dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart
supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" [syn: stalwart,
stout]
3: used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a
stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"
[syn: stalwart, stouthearted]
n 1: a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in
times of revolt) [syn: loyalist, stalwart]