What does stand fast mean?
Stand fast means One who stands firm, resisting assault or pressure..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
One who stands firm, resisting assault or pressure..
Surely there was a conscious weakness in the Spartans, who were always at pains to discipline their men in heroical conduct, and rewarded none save the standfasts.
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Stand fast means One who stands firm, resisting assault or pressure..
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Surely there was a conscious weakness in the Spartans, who were always at pains to discipline their men in heroical conduct, and rewarded none save the standfasts.
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