chav

Child, derived from the Gipsy/Polari word for children: chavies

We've got to break camp sharpish, I'll strap the mare you gather the chavies into the wagon.

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staunch

1. very loyal and committed - adjective

2. Stop or restrict - verb

1. He was a staunch supporter of the cause

2. The medic staunched the flow of blood from the wound

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