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Language: Old English
Origin: stælwierthe 'useful, strong', probably from stæl 'place' + wierthe 'worth'

stalwart

2 adjective
     
stalwart2
1

stalwart supporter/ally etc

a very loyal and strong supporter etc
2 formal strong in appearance
—stalwartly adverb
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