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Definition of Stanch
Stanch
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.
To cease, as the flowing of blood.
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.
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.
To prop; to make stanch, or strong.

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Stanch Translations

stanch in German is stillen

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