stout
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Adj — Solidly built; somewhat fat.
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Etymology
From Old French estout ("brave, proud"), from Frankish stolt, ultimately from a root meaning "bold, proud". The original sense was about courage; the meaning shifted to "thickset, fat" as a politer way of describing size, from around 1804.
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What does “stout” mean?
The word “stout” means solidly built; somewhat fat. In plain terms, either bodily thickset, or firm and determined in spirit — and separately, a strong dark beer like Guinness.
How do you pronounce “stout”?
“Stout” is pronounced stowt (/staʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “stout” in a sentence?
Here is “stout” used in a sentence: “The stout old farmer had hands like shovels.”
What part of speech is “stout”?
Depending on how it is used, “stout” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “stout” come from?
The word “stout” dates back to around 1804 and comes from Old French.
Is “stout” a common word?
“Stout” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stout” have?
“Stout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: solidly built; somewhat fat.