*stalworth*

{ } a. [ OE. stalworth, AS. staelwyrð serviceable, probably originally, good at stealing, or worth stealing or taking, and afterwards extended to other causes of estimation. See Steal, v. t., Worth, a. ] Brave; bold; strong; redoubted; daring; vehement; violent. “A stalwart tiller of the soil.” Prof. Wilson. [ 1913 Webster ]

Fair man he was and wise, stalworth and bold. R. of Brunne. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Stalworth is now disused, or but little used, stalwart having taken its place. [ 1913 Webster ]