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“most stalwart”
stalwart (adjective), more stalwart, most stalwart
1. Relating to enormous strength and vigor of mind, body, or spirit: Norman's stalwart son was a star professional football player.
2. A reference to those who are very loyal and dedicated: Susan and her friends were more stalwart supporters of the politician's candidacy for governor than most of the other people in her community.
3. Etymology: from Old English staelwierthe, "serviceable, good" from stathol, "position" + wierthe, "worthy, excellent".
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2. A reference to those who are very loyal and dedicated: Susan and her friends were more stalwart supporters of the politician's candidacy for governor than most of the other people in her community.
3. Etymology: from Old English staelwierthe, "serviceable, good" from stathol, "position" + wierthe, "worthy, excellent".
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