stanch
31stanch — stanch1 [stɔ:n(t)ʃ, stα:n(t)ʃ] verb chiefly US variant spelling of staunch2. stanch2 [stɔ:n(t)ʃ] adjective variant spelling of staunch1 (in sense 2) …
32stanch — I. v. a. Stop the flow of, stop from running. II. a. 1. Strong, sound, stout, firm. 2. Steady, firm, constant, steadfast, resolute, stable, unwavering, hearty, strong, zealous, faithful, loyal, trusty …
33stanch — verb (T) an American spelling of staunch 2 …
34stanch — 1. v.tr. (also staunch) 1 restrain the flow of (esp. blood). 2 restrain the flow from (esp. a wound). Etymology: ME f. OF estanchier f. Rmc 2. var. of STAUNCH(1) …
35blood|stanch — «BLUHD STANCH», noun. = fleabane. (Cf. ↑fleabane) …
36staunch — stanch …
37stancher — stanch·er …
38stanchly — stanch·ly …
39Stancher — Stanch Stanch, a. [Compar. {Stancher} ( [ e]r); superl. {Stanchest}.] [From {Stanch}, v. t., and hence literally signifying, stopped or stayed; cf. Sp. estanco stopped, tight, not leaky, as a ship. See {Stanch}, v. t.] [Written also {staunch}.] 1 …
40Stanchest — Stanch Stanch, a. [Compar. {Stancher} ( [ e]r); superl. {Stanchest}.] [From {Stanch}, v. t., and hence literally signifying, stopped or stayed; cf. Sp. estanco stopped, tight, not leaky, as a ship. See {Stanch}, v. t.] [Written also {staunch}.] 1 …