1540s, "fixed, permanent," adjectival use of stayed, past participle of stay (v.). Meaning "sober, sedate" first recorded 1550s. Related: Staidly.
staging
stagnant
stagnate
stagnation
stagy
staid
stain
stainless
stair
staircase
stairway
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