What is the meaning of stout?

noun

  • A strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops.
  • A garment size for a large or heavy person.

adjective

  • Dependable.
    • usage: "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts"
  • Euphemisms for `fat'.
    • usage: "men are portly and women are stout"
  • Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.
    • usage: "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"
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