1. 
   Staunch
   • Alt. of Staunchness
   Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/staunch/
   
   
2. 
   Staunch
   The USS Staunch was an American Admirable Class minesweeper of 625 tons displacement launched in 1944. The USS Staunch was powered by diesel engines providing a top speed of 14.5 knots and carried a complement of 104. She was armed with one 3 inch dual-purpose gun and four 40 mm anti-aircraft guns.
   Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/RSA.HTM
   
   
3. 
   staunch
   1) Constant 2) Firm 3) Like some political supporters 4) Loyal 5) Stay faithful 6) Steadfast 7) Trusty 8) Unswerving
   Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/staunch/1
   
   

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