- staunchly staunch·ly adv
- ['stɔːntʃlɪ]
(defend, support) fedelmente, (deny, refuse) recisamente
they moved to a staunchly Republican area — si trasferirono in una zona ultrarepubblicana
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
staunchly staunch·ly adv
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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… … English World dictionary
staunch — [[t]stɔ͟ːntʃ[/t]] stauncher, staunchest, staunches, staunching, staunched 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A staunch supporter or believer is very loyal to a person, organization, or set of beliefs, and supports them strongly. He s a staunch supporter of … English dictionary
staunch — staunch1 [sto:ntʃ US sto:ntʃ, sta:ntʃ] adj [only before noun] [Date: 1400 1500; : Old French; Origin: estanche, from estancher; STAUNCH2] giving strong loyal support to another person, organization, belief etc = ↑steadfast ▪ a staunch… … Dictionary of contemporary English
staunch — 1. adj. (also stanch) 1 trustworthy, loyal (my staunch friend and supporter). 2 (of a ship, joint, etc.) strong, watertight, airtight, etc. Derivatives: staunchly adv. staunchness n. Etymology: ME f. OF estanche fem. of estanc f. Rmc: see… … Useful english dictionary
