stout (n.)

  1. a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops

  2. a garment size for a large or heavy person

    stout (adj.)

  1. dependable; the stalwart citizens at Lexington; a stalwart supporter of the UN; stout hearts

    [ Syn: stalwart ]

  2. euphemisms for `fat; men are portly and women are stout

    [ Syn: portly ]

  3. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; hardy explorers of northern Canada; proud of her tall stalwart son; stout seamen; sturdy young athletes

    [ Syn: hardy , stalwart , sturdy ]

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