Definition of: stout

(stout) adjective
1. Strong or firm of structure or material; sound; tough.
2. Determined; resolute.
3. Fat; bulky; thick–set.
4. Strong in effects or active qualities; substantial; solid.
5. Having muscular strength; robust.
6. Proud; stubborn. See synonyms under CORPULENT, STAUNCH, STRONG.
—noun
1. A stout person.
2. A dress or suit made for a stout person.
3. A strong, very dark porter or ale: also brown stout. [<OF estout bold, strong <Gmc. Cf. MDu. stolt bold.]
—stout′ly adverb
—stout′·ness noun