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loyal

UK/ˈlɔɪəl/ US/ˈlɔɪʌl/ common

adjective

1.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

  • “loyal subjects”
  • “loyal friends stood by him”
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2.

inspired by love for your country

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3.

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

  • “a firm ally”
  • “loyal supporters”
  • “the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe” Campaign song for William Henry Harrison
  • “fast friends”
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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.

Phrases

  • loyal toast

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