Both Uses of
staunch
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- Finding that it was impossible to make any impression upon his staunch friend, Arthur Gride, who had prepared himself for some such result before he came, consented with a heavy heart to the proposed treaty, and upon the spot filled up the bond required (Ralph kept such instruments handy), after exacting the condition that Mr Nickleby should accompany him to Bray's lodgings that very hour, and open the negotiation at once, should circumstances appear auspicious and favourable to their…†
Chpt 47
- He's a staunch one; he was back with me before the messenger.†
Chpt 50 *
Definition:
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(staunch as in: a staunch ally) firm and dependable especially in loyalty