stalworth

English - English

Definition of stalworth in English English dictionary

Brave, courageous

Sturdy, strong, well-built

Brave; bold; strong; redoubted; daring; vehement; violent

Hyphenation

stal·worth

Etymology

() From Middle English stalwurthe, from Old English stǣlwierþe (“capable of standing in good stead, serviceable”), from stǣl (“fixed position, station”) + -wierþe (“-able”). Compare staddle, worth; see also stalwart.