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Definition
Stanch
Stop the flow of a liquid or exhibiting extreme loyalty(US spelling)
Examples
The Red Cross volunteers learn to stanch the flow of blood. Or He's a stanch supporter of the arts.
Staunch
Stop the flow of a liquid or exhibiting extreme loyalty (UK spelling)
Examples
A staunch defender of free speech
Live Twitter Feeds
What's the internet saying about stanch/staunch?
@schizoidman: @johnparker26 @joshmatlow actually, I looked it up and "stanch" and "staunch" are interchangeable as the spelling of the verb.
@johnparker26: @JoshMatlow Please explain to Mr. Coyle that you did not attempt to "staunch" anything. "Staunch" is an adjective. "Stanch" is the verb.