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1stout

adjective \ˈstau̇t\

Definition of STOUT

1
: strong of character: as
a : brave, bold
b : firm, determined; also : obstinate, uncompromising
2
: physically or materially strong:
a : sturdy, vigorous
b : staunch, enduring
c : sturdily constructed : substantial
3
: forceful <a stout attack>; also : violent <a stout wind>
4
: bulky in body : fat
— stout·ish \ˈstau̇-tish\ adjective
— stout·ly adverb
— stout·ness noun
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Examples of STOUT

  1. He has a stout heart.
  2. His lawyer put up a stout defense in court.

Origin of STOUT

Middle English, from Anglo-French estut, estout, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stolz proud; perhaps akin to Old High German stelza stilt — more at stilt
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to STOUT

Synonyms
cast-iron, hard, hard-bitten, hardened, inured, rugged, hardy, strong, sturdy, tough, toughened, vigorous
Antonyms
delicate, nonhardy, soft, tender, weak
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Rhymes with STOUT

bout, clout, doubt, drought, flout, glout, gout, grout, knout, kraut, lout, out, pout, rout, route, scout, shout, snout, spout, sprout, tout, trout

2stout

noun

Definition of STOUT

1
: a very dark full-bodied ale with a distinctive malty flavor
2
a : a fat person
b : a clothing size designed for the large figure
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First Known Use of STOUT

1677

Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms

finish, gimlet, mull, sake, setup, sommelier, syllabub, vintner, wassail

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