Stomach

(stŭm′ak), n. [Lat. stomachus, Gr. στόμαχος, from στόμα, a mouth, any outlet or entrance; Fr. & Pr. estomac, Sp. & Pg. estomago, It. stomaco.]

1. (Anat.) A musculo-membranous reservoir, continuous with the esophagus above and the duodenum below, and situated immediately beneath the diaphragm. It owes its digestive powers to an acid liquid, the gastric juice, which is secreted by innumerable follicles in its internal or mucous coat, and the action of which upon the various elements of food is very similar to that of prolonged boiling in water.
2. Any specialized cavity for the digestion of food.
3. The desire of food caused by hunger; appetite; as, a good stomach for roast beef.
4. Inclination; liking; desire.

He which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart. Shak. 5. Violence of temper; anger; sometimes, sullenness; resentment; willful obstinacy; stubbornness. [Obs.] Stern was his look, and full of stomach vain. Spencer. This sort of crying proceeding from pride, obstinacy, and stomach, the will, where the fault lies, must be bent. Locke. 6. Pride; haughtiness. [Obs.] He was a man Of an unbounded stomach, ever ranking Himself with princes. Shak.