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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stalwartnes, n. [ME stalworthnes (Rolle), stalwardnesse (c1425); Stalwart adj.] Resoluteness, bravery, boldness, determination. — c1420 Ratis R. 280.
The first of thai four principall [virtues] Is stalwartnes of hart at all c1552 Lynd. Mon. 1658.
No man thare wes, in all that land, His stalwartnes that durst ganestand
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