Stalwart

a.

1.

Brave; bold; strong; redoubted; daring; vehement; violent. Fair man he was and wise, stalworth and bold. - R. of Brunne.

Noun	1.	stalwart - a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) Synonyms: loyalist
Adj.	1.	stalwart - 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" Synonyms: hardy, sturdy, stout
	2.	stalwart - dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" Synonyms: stout
	3.	stalwart - used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army" Synonyms: stouthearted

hardy, robust, stout, sturdy