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{ Stalwart , Stalworth , } a. [OE. stalworth, AS. staelwyrð serviceable, probably originally, good at stealing, or worth stealing or taking, and afterwards extended to other causes of estimation. See Steal, v. t., Worth, a.] Brave; bold; strong; redoubted; daring; vehement; violent. “A stalwart tiller of the soil.”Prof. Wilson.1913 Webster
Fair man he was and wise, stalworth and bold.
R. of Brunne.1913 Webster☞ Stalworth is now disused, or but little used, stalwart having taken its place.
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