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.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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