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Webster 1913 Edition
stout
stout
,Noun.
A strong, dark malt brew having a higher percentage of hops than porter; strong porter; a popular variety sold in the U. S. is
Guinness’ stout
. Swift.
Webster 1828 Edition
Stout
STOUT
,Adj.
1.
Strong; lusty.A stouter champion never handled sword.
2.
Bold; intrepid; valiant; brave.He lost the character of a bold, stout, magnanimous man.
3.
Large; bulky. [A popular use of the word.]4.
Proud; resolute; obstinate.The lords all stand to clear their cause, most resolutely stout.
5.
Strong; firm; as a stout vessel.STOUT
,Noun.