staunch

staunch
staunch [stônch, stänch]
vt.
[ME stanchen < OFr estanchier < VL * stanticare, to bring to a stop < L stans: see STANCE]
1. to stop or check (the flow of blood or of tears, etc.) from (a wound, opening, etc.)
2.
a) to stop or lessen (the flow or drain of funds, resources, etc.)
b) to stop up or close off (a source of draining or leakage)
3. Now Chiefly Dial.
a) to quench; quell
b) to allay; appease
vi.
to cease flowing or draining out or away
adj.
[OFr estanche, fem. of estanc, akin to v.]
1. watertight; seaworthy [a staunch ship]
2. firm; steadfast; loyal [a staunch supporter]
3. strong; solidly made; substantial: Also stanch
SYN.- FAITHFUL
staunchly
adv.
staunchness
n.
USAGE- For the adj.,staunch is now the prevailing form in the U.S.; for the v., usage is about evenly divided between staunch and stanch

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