adj.
1. Having or marked by imposing physical strength.
2. Firm and resolute; stout.
n.
1. One who is physically and morally strong.
2. One who steadfastly supports an organization or cause:
1. Having or marked by imposing physical strength.
2. Firm and resolute; stout.
n.
1. One who is physically and morally strong.
2. One who steadfastly supports an organization or cause:
[Middle English, alteration of stalworth, from Old English stlwierthe, serviceable, probably alteration of *statholwierthe, steadfast : stathol, foundation; see staddle + weorth, valuable; see wer-2 in Indo-European roots.]