Loyal and steadfast (8)
I believe the answer is:
faithful
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">loyal and steadfast</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for faithful that I've seen before include "Constant and true" , "Steadfast and true" , "Loyal and true" , "Steadfast in affection or allegiance" , "Loyal and steadfast" .)