"stouter" in the adjective sense
1. stalwart, stout
dependable
"the stalwart citizens at Lexington"
"a stalwart supporter of the UN"
"stout hearts"
2. portly, stout
euphemisms for `fat'
"men are portly and women are stout"
3. hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy
having rugged physical strength inured to fatigue or hardships
"hardy explorers of northern Canada"
"proud of her tall stalwart son"
"stout seamen"
"sturdy young athletes"
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