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Stalwart may be archaic in the US but it is in regular use in the UK. As well as its dictionary use it is a not long-retired British military vehicle 
Last edited by madelaine; 06/11/2007 8:42 AM.
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Welcome, madelaine. It's not stalwart that's the antique word, it's stalworth. But do stick around, there's always room for another Brit.
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Today's word is a bit disappointing. Why use "stalworth" when you can use the very similar "stalwart". Besides, if you use stalworth some folks may think you ignorant for mispronouncing/misspelling a word, and not give you the chance to justify your usage.
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Well, that just goes to show that eyes are selective!
I'd better hide for a bit till everyone forgets that I can't read!
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S'okay, madelaine--I can't tell you how many times I've made a post that all too clearly showed that I hadn't read the word of the day. Welcome aBoard! Di j'all notice that the definition includes: "From Middle English, from Old English staelwierthe"? Still worthy! 
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An interesting thing about today's word:
Back in the Pittsburgh Steelers' football dynasty of the 1970's, they had a receiver named John Stallworth. Interestingly enough, this definition really fits him!
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...and what about Mean Joe Green, then? ;-) (My college roommate was from Pittsburgh.)
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...and what about Mean Joe Green, then? ;-) (My college roommate was from Pittsburgh.) ah, you mean Giuseppe Verdi?
formerly known as etaoin...
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Ha!
But no, I'm Jackie. And not usually too mean.
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