Stout
/staʊt/noun
Thick, strong, or solidly built; also used for a dark, strong beer.
Did you know?In Middle English, stout could mean not just strong but also brave, haughty, or spirited, showing how words for physical force often drift into attitude and status.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*stel-
“to be stiff, to stand firm”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*stautaz
“stiff, strong, proud”
Old English
OE
stūt
“proud, bold, haughty”
Middle English
ME
stout
“strong, brave, vigorous; also haughty or arrogant”
Modern English
English
stout
“thick and solidly built; also a type of dark, strong beer”