The Only Use of
stalwart
in
The Scarlet Letter
- There was one thing that much aided me in renewing and re-creating the stalwart soldier of the Niagara frontier—the man of true and simple energy.†
Chpt Intr.
Definition:
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(stalwart) a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt);
or: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships;
or: dependable;
or: used especially of persons