definition of
stalwart

[1] #1 stalwart n. [loyalist] a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt). wn

[2] #2 stalwart s. [hardy, stout, sturdy] 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". wn

[3] #3 stalwart s. [stout] dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts". wn

[4] #4 stalwart s. [stouthearted] used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army". wn