| Stanch (stanch) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Stanch |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Stanched (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Stanching.] [OF. estanchier, F. é]tancher
to stpo a liquid from flowing; akin to Pr., Sp., *** Pg.
estancar, It. < |
To stop the
flowing of, as blood] to check; also, to stop the flowing of blood
from; as, to stanch a wound.
To extinguish; to quench, as fire or
thirst.
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| Stanch (stanch) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Stanch |
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To cease, as the
flowing of blood.
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That
which stanches or checks.
A flood gate by which water is accumulated,
for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its
release.
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Strong and
tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship.
Firm in principle; constant and zealous;
loyal; hearty; steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a
stanch friend or adherent.
Close; secret; private.
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| Stanch (stanch) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Stanch |
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To prop; to make
stanch, or strong.
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