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Definition stanch
Etymology
From Old French estanchier (“to stanch”), origin uncertain, possibly from Vulgar Latin *stantic? (“to stop”), from Latin st? (“stand”). Compare Spanish estancar. See also staunch.
Verb
stanch (third-person singular simple present stanches, present participle stanching, simple past and past participle stanched)
- (transitive) To stop the flow of.
- (intransitive) To cease, as the flowing of blood.
- (transitive) To prop; to make stanch, or strong.
- To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.
Noun
stanch (plural stanches)
- That which stanches or checks a flow.
- A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
Adjective
stanch (comparative stancher, superlative stanchest)
- Strong and tight; sound; firm.
- Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.
- Close; secret; private.
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