STOUT, a.

1. Strong lusty.

A stouter champion never handled sword.

2. Bold intrepid valiant brave.

He lost the character of a bold, stout, magnanimous man.

3. Large bulky. A popular use of the word.
4. Proud resolute obstinate.

The lords all stand to clear their cause, most resolutely stout.

5. Strong firm as a stout vessel.

STOUT, n. A cant name for strong beer.