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staunch adj

Not permitting water or some other liquid to escape or penetrate; watertight. (by extension) Impermeable to air or other gases; airtight. Strongly built; also, in good or strong condition. (figuratively) Staying true to one's aims or principles; firm, resolute, unswerving. Dependable, loyal, reliable, trustworthy. (chiefly hunting) Of a hunting dog: that can be depended on to pick up the scent of, or to mark, game. (obsolete) Cautious, restrained. [...]

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