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| stout [ stowt ] |
adjective (comparative stout·er, superlative stout·est) |
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1. thickset or heavy: thicker and heavier in body than an average person of the same height
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2. courageous and determined: possessing or showing courage and determination
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3. strong: strong and substantial
  stout footwear
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4. strong in structure: strong and substantial in structure
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noun (plural stouts) |
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1. beverages dark strong beer: a strong, very dark, almost black beer made from roasted malted barley
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2. U.S. dress size of garment for large person: a size of clothing that fits somebody who is heavier than average, or a garment in such a size
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3. U.S. stout person: a person who is thicker-waisted and heavier than average
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| [13th century. < Anglo-Norman< Germanic] |
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| stout·ish adjective |
| stout·ly adverb |
| stout·ness noun |
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