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To stop the flowing of, as blood; to check; also, to
stop the flowing of blood from; as, to stanch a wound. |
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To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst. |
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To cease, as the flowing of blood. |
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That which stanches or checks. |
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A flood gate by which water is accumulated, for floating a
boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release. |
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Strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship. |
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Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty;
steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent. |
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Close; secret; private. |
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To prop; to make stanch, or strong. |
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