stout
see also: Stout
Pronunciation Adjective
Stout
Proper noun
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see also: Stout
Pronunciation Adjective
stout (comparative stouter, superlative stoutest)
- Large; bulky.
- Synonyms: thickset, corpulent, fat
- (obsolete) Bold, strong-minded.
- Synonyms: lusty, vigorous, robust, sinewy, muscular
- 1591, William Shakespeare, “The First Part of Henry the Sixt”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies: Published According to the True Originall Copies (First Folio), London: Printed by Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, OCLC 606515358 ↗, [Act III, scene iv]:
- a stouter champion never handled sword.
- He lost the character of a bold, stout, magnanimous man.
- The lords all stand / To clear their cause, most resolutely stout.
- (obsolete) Proud; haughty.
- Synonyms: arrogant, hard, haughty
- 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), imprinted at London: By Robert Barker, […], OCLC 964384981 ↗, Malachi 3:13 ↗:
- Your words have been stout against me.
- Commonly […] they that be rich are lofty and stout.
- Firm; resolute; dauntless.
- Materially strong, enduring.
- Campers prefer stout vessels, sticks and cloth.
- Obstinate.
- Portuguese: corpulento
- Spanish: corpulento, robusto
- Russian: про́чный
- German: stabil, fest, robust
- Portuguese: resistente
stout (plural stouts)
- (beer) A dark and strong malt brew made with toasted grain.
- cot en
- Stout is darker, stronger and sweeter than porter beer.
- An obese person.
- A large clothing size.
- French: stout
stout (plural stouts)
Stout
Proper noun
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