Stout - Definition

adj 1: dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a
stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" [syn:
stalwart, stout]
2: euphemisms for `fat'; "men are portly and women are stout"
[syn: portly, stout]
3: 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]
n 1: a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and
roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops
2: a garment size for a large or heavy person