stalwart

adj 1: 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}, {stout}, {sturdy}]

2: dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a

stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" [syn: {stout}]

3: used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a

stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"

[syn: {stouthearted}]

n : a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in

times of revolt) [syn: {loyalist}]