Definition/Meaning of staunch

• English - Adjective: staunch ( comparative stauncher , superlative staunchest ) loyal , trustworthy , reliable , outstanding He's been a staunch supporter of mine through every election . 1922 , James Joyce , Ulysses , Episode 16 he relished a glass of choice old wine in season as both nourishing and bloodmaking and possessing aperient virtues (notably a good burgundy which he was a staunch believer in) dependable ,…
• English - Verb: staunch ( third-person singular simple present staunches , present participle staunching , simple past and past participle staunched ) ( transitive ) To stop the flow of (blood). ( transitive ) To stop , check , or deter an action . Somebody's got to staunch those press leaks! Translations
• English - Alternative forms: stanch
• English - Etymology: From Old French estanche ( “ firm , watertight ” ), (whence Modern French étanche ).
• English - Pronunciation: enPR: /stônch/ , IPA (key) : /stɔːntʃ/ ( some accents ) enPR: /stänch/ , IPA (key) : /stɑːntʃ/ Rhymes: -ɔːntʃ , -ɑːntʃ