Staunch

1.

See Stanch, Stanchly, etc.

Verb	1.	staunch - stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "them the tide" Synonyms: stanch, stem, halt
Adj.	1.	staunch - firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance" Synonyms: steadfast, unswerving

constant, steadfast, unswerving