All 3 Uses of
staunch
in
Oliver Twist
- Staunch to the last!†
Chpt 9 *
- 'There ain't,' said Sikes, fixing his eyes upon her, and muttering the words to himself; 'there ain't a stauncher-hearted gal going, or I'd have cut her throat three months ago.†
Chpt 39
- You have a friend in me, Nance; a staunch friend.†
Chpt 44
Definition:
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(staunch as in: a staunch ally) firm and dependable especially in loyalty