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steadfast

stead·fast [ stéd fàst ] or sted·fast [ stéd fàst ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. firm: firm and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or resolve

2. fixed: firmly fixed or constant

[Pre-12th century. <stead + fast1 "fixed"]

stead·fast·ly adverb
stead·fast·ness noun
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