= stoutly, adv. Now rare. †to bear oneself stout: to behave haughtily or defiantly.

In contexts implying resistance, submission, or obstinacy. Now chiefly (colloquial): impudence, effrontery; frequently in to have the (also a) neck…

intransitive. To behave proudly, impudently, or conceitedly. Chiefly with up. Also transitive with it. Obsolete (poetic in later use).

intransitive. To exalt oneself audaciously or presumptuously over someone or something. With upon or against. Cf. perk, v.2 1b. Obsolete.

transitive. to brazen (out): to face impudently or as with a face of brass. Also with indefinite object to brazen it out.

Forward, impudent; cheeky, pert. Now frequently in to be (also get) smart (with another) (colloquial).

to push (also show) a face: to exhibit a bold front. Obsolete.

transitive. to cheek it: to brazen something out; to carry through something by effrontery. Often with out. Now rare.

intransitive. To behave like a whippersnapper; to be impertinent.